Bob Seawright, Madison Avenue Securities

About the Author

Bob Seawright, Madison Avenue Securities

Bob Seawright is chief investment and information officer for Madison Avenue Securities in San Diego and a frequent writer on financial planning and related matters. He was educated at Duke University, where he received his J.D. in 1981. He holds securities and insurance licenses as well as a number of industry designations.

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  Hurricane Lessons

  By Bob Seawright  |  April 29, 2013

  When people calculate their risk of hurricane damage and make decisions about hurricane insurance, they consistently misread their prior experience and make poor choices, according to a recent study.

• Portfolios, Planning and the Pursuit of Perfection

  By Bob Seawright, Madison Avenue Securities  |  April 1, 2013

  A look at how advisors can do a better job at giving clients what they really want from a financial advisor.

• My Resolutions

  By Bob Seawright  |  January 23, 2013

  A few weeks into the New Year, it’s not uncommon for New Year’s resolutions to have gone by the wayside.

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  The Numbers Don’t Lie: Boomers Nervous About Health Care, Social Security

  By Bob Seawright  |  November 21, 2012

  The 2012 Retirement & Politics Survey by Allianz has found that “transition boomers”—people between the ages of 55 and 65 who are less than 10 years away from retirement—see rising health care costs and Social Security as having the greatest impact on their retirement outlook.

• Five Good Questions for 'Behavior Gap' Author Carl Richards

  By Bob Seawright, Madison Avenue Securities  |  October 29, 2012

  The CFP shares his thoughts on the difference between what we should do and what we actually do

• Running Out of Money

  By Bob Seawright  |  September 25, 2012

  It is a major fear for many Americans. In fact, there is excellent research to support the idea that Americans fear running out of money in retirement more than they fear death.

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  Five Good Questions for Moshe Milevsky

  By Bob Seawright, Madison Avenue Securities  |  September 17, 2012

  From solving the annuity puzzle to figuring out the best role for GLWBs, the retirement-planning expert has some revealing insights

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  Five Good Questions for Michael Kitces of Pinnacle

  By Bob Seawright, Madison Avenue Securities  |  August 16, 2012

  The portfolio expert shares his views on wealth management, the 4% rule and a variety of other financial-planning hot topics.

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  Milevsky’s ‘The 7 Most Important Equations’: Book Review

  By Bob Seawright  |  July 26, 2012

  Let me deal with the necessary disclaimers first: I am a huge fan of Moshe Milevsky, a prolific author and my colleague at Research magazine. That said, Professor Milevsky’s new book is a terrific read.

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  Realistic Planning: There’s More to Life Than Retirement

  By Bob Seawright  |  May 24, 2012

  Much retirement planning advice focuses on saving more and saving earlier. But this advice isn’t always realistic and often comes couched in unjustified criticism.