Kathleen McBride, AdvisorOne

About the Author

Kathleen McBride, AdvisorOne

Kathleen M. McBride, AIF ® is the Wealth Editor in Chief at AdvisorOne.com and was Editor in Chief at Wealth Manager, and Wealth ManagerWeb.com, (now part of AdvisorOne.com). She was Senior Editor at Investment Advisor. She has worked in journalism on-air, in print, and on the Web. She is a founder of The Committee for the Fiduciary Standard, working to ensure that investors have access to financial advice that is in their best interests.

After beginning her career on Wall Street as a broker, bond trader and then an investment advisor at a major bank, she ran new-media startups and developed interactive financial content with major media companies. McBride holds a BA from New York University and has completed the Investment Strategies and Portfolio Management program at The Wharton School of The University of Pennsylvania. She is an Accredited Investment Fiduciary with the Center for Fiduciary Studies.

• Wolin Says Taxes Could Rise if Politicians Cast Doubt on U.S. Credit

  By Kathleen McBride, AdvisorOne  |  May 16, 2011

  Treasury’s Wolin cites risk of ‘double dip recession’ and higher rates on Treasury securities; taxes could rise to pay higher rates.

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  Is Bigger Tax Bite Coming for Big Donors to Outside Political Groups?

  By Kathleen McBride, AdvisorOne  |  May 13, 2011

  A news report suggests that's possible, but some of these gifts were, recipients’ websites state, not deductible in the first place.

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  Peter Elkind Discusses ‘Rise and Fall’ of Eliot Spitzer and Enron

  By Kathleen McBride, AdvisorOne  |  May 12, 2011

  At the fi360 Conference, the best-selling author offers lessons on Eliot Spitzer’s shortcomings and the dangers of Enron’s Skilling and Lay's management styles.

• Would Your Firm Withstand CEFEX Certification?

  By Kathleen McBride, AdvisorOne  |  May 11, 2011

  It can help a firm become outstanding—and stand out.

• Why Should Wealthy Parents Get Teens Involved in Giving?

  By Kathleen McBride, AdvisorOne  |  May 9, 2011

  ‘Lower substance abuse and pregnancy rates,’ for one thing; ‘correlation between philanthropy and maintaining wealth,’ for another, says Julie Williams Lytle.

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  The Tamar Frankel Fiduciary of the Year Award Goes To…

  By Kathleen McBride, AdvisorOne  |  May 6, 2011

  Ron Rhoades, scholar, RIA, advocate for investors and member of the IA 25 is honored for his fiduciary advocacy.

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  Mercer Bullard Asks at fi360: Who Will Regulate Investment Advisors?

  By Kathleen McBride, AdvisorOne  |  May 6, 2011

  The question burns brightly at the 2011 conference in San Antonio: Will it be the SEC, a new SRO, FINRA? Stay tuned.

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  At fi360, Dodd Gives Insight Into Swaying Politicians: AdvisorOne Interview

  By Kathleen McBride, AdvisorOne  |  May 6, 2011

  Dodd talks with AdvisorOne about financial literacy and his new job representing Hollywood.

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  Dodd Delivers Vivid Speech on Financial Crisis at fi360 Conference

  By Kathleen McBride, AdvisorOne  |  May 5, 2011

  Former Sen. Christopher Dodd, in a passionate speech at the fi360 Conference in San Antonio on Thursday, spoke vividly about the early days of the financial crisis and how financial reform evolved from January 2007 until now.

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  Michael Montgomery Wins fi360 Fiduciary Article Competition

  By Kathleen McBride, AdvisorOne  |  May 5, 2011

  Multiple employer retirement plans are gaining a larger following as they help plan sponsors manage their fiduciary risk.