Dallas, TX-based 1st Global, a research and consulting partner to CPA and wealth management firms, has appointed Matt McBride as its new chief information officer.

McBride joins 1st Global from ADT Security Services, a division of Tyco International, where he served as solution delivery director since 2011, responsible for all technology delivery such as architecture, application, mobility and data solutions for a $12 billion enterprise. McBride also served in other leadership roles at several companies including Bank of America and Landsafe Real Estate Closing Services.

In his new role as CIO, McBride will oversee the company's efforts to provide the tools, software and technology necessary to run a wealth management business.

1st Global has around 400 affiliations with firms in the tax accounting and legal professions.