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Kevin Buckner

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Kevin BucknerInsurance Sales Representative, Westlake, OH

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Meet Kevin Buckner
Personal Business Philosophy
I’m dedicated to helping my clients protect their financial security as they prepare for retirement. I hold myself to the highest level of personal and professional integrity and promise only to recommend insurance product solutions that are in my client’s best interests.
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professional background
Joined Bankers Life in 2023Began work in the Insurance Industry in 2023Education: John Marshall HS 2011
personal background
Family: Single dad of 2 sons.

Kevin Buckner, Bankers Life Agent in Westlake, OH

Closed - Opens at 9:00 AM
Contact Me
Office Phone:
(330) 721-4220(330) 721-4220
Direct Phone:
(440) 455-7192(440) 455-7192
Cell Phone:
(440) 455-7192(440) 455-7192
kevin.buckner@bankerslife.com
Branch Info
2001 Crocker Rd
Ste 520
Westlake, OH 44145
US
Hours
Day of the WeekHours
Monday9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Our Brands and Partners

Our agents provide an expansive suite of insurance options, including core products offered by Bankers Life and Casualty Company, Colonial Penn Life Insurance Company and Washington National Insurance Company.

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At Bankers Life, our insurance agents and associates witness firsthand the impact that Alzheimer’s and dementia have on our customers, their families and their caregivers. That’s why we established Bankers Life Forget Me Not Days®, our nationwide fundraising campaign to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association®. This June marks the 23rd anniversary of the campaign. Since 2003, we’ve helped raise more than $7.8 million for the Alzheimer’s Association through the Forget Me Not Days campaign and corporate donations.

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  • Medicare Advantage Plans include an annual maximum out of pocket limit, and some plans offer premiums as low as $0 per month.


Products & Services Offered in Westlake, OH

  • Life Insurance

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Reviews

Customer Reviews for Westlake, OH

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  • Keri J
    April 24, 2025
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    Kasey has been incredibly helpful in working with us. He has made himself available when it is convenient for us and makes sure we fully understand how everything is handled. Kasey has really helped take some of the stress out of figuring out finances while making big transitions in living arrangements. We truly appreciate his willingness to go above and beyond.
    Kasey has been incredibly helpful in working with us. He has made himself available when it is convenient for us and makes sure we fully understand how everything is handled. Kasey has really helped take some of the stress out of figuring out finances while making big transitions in living arrangements. We truly appreciate his willingness to go above and beyond.
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  • Rhonda M
    April 24, 2025
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    Kasey Walton was very professional and reliable and courteous. He explained well and would recommend him to anyone.
    Kasey Walton was very professional and reliable and courteous. He explained well and would recommend him to anyone.
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  • Herman G
    April 10, 2025
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    She totally understood my goals
    She totally understood my goals
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  • Gary G
    April 10, 2025
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    Kasey takes the time to explain why the system works the way it does and how to get the most from it. He is patient and gives good examples and assistance to the questions asked. He has help me with my own questions and answered questions to help navigate the Medicare system for my mother. I would highly recommend Kasey for his personal and professional assistance in all matters.
    Kasey takes the time to explain why the system works the way it does and how to get the most from it. He is patient and gives good examples and assistance to the questions asked. He has help me with my own questions and answered questions to help navigate the Medicare system for my mother. I would highly recommend Kasey for his personal and professional assistance in all matters.
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  • Ronald N
    April 10, 2025
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    Roseann is extremely knowledgeable and was able to navigate through the required application with excellence. She has made us feel very comfortable and has been a joy to work with.
    Roseann is extremely knowledgeable and was able to navigate through the required application with excellence. She has made us feel very comfortable and has been a joy to work with.
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  • Pamela J
    April 1, 2025
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    Mannon goes beyond great customer service. She makes you feel valued.
    Mannon goes beyond great customer service. She makes you feel valued.
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  • Sheliah C
    April 1, 2025
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    She is very nice and informative. She answered all my questions. She knew exactly what I needed and wanted. She was terrific
    She is very nice and informative. She answered all my questions. She knew exactly what I needed and wanted. She was terrific
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  • Juan R
    March 27, 2025
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    She was great and very professional and covered in detail the Flexible Annuity policy.
    She was great and very professional and covered in detail the Flexible Annuity policy.
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  • Kenneth S
    March 25, 2025
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    very informative
    very informative
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  • James K
    March 23, 2025
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    Great customer service
    Great customer service
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  • Gerald B
    March 22, 2025
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    Mannon was great to work with. She was great on explaining everything to me and answering my questions. Explained a lot to me so "I can understand", especially with Medicare which was very confusing to me. Mannon is very personable. I was lucky to be able to work with her.
    Mannon was great to work with. She was great on explaining everything to me and answering my questions. Explained a lot to me so "I can understand", especially with Medicare which was very confusing to me. Mannon is very personable. I was lucky to be able to work with her.
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  • Suzanne B
    March 18, 2025
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    Very nice I’m very impressed. She’s well informed made everything a lot. Simpler for me explained everything and I was very pleased.
    Very nice I’m very impressed. She’s well informed made everything a lot. Simpler for me explained everything and I was very pleased.
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  • Deborah C
    March 14, 2025
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    kasey has been excellent. Very knowledgeable on any thing we have needed.
    kasey has been excellent. Very knowledgeable on any thing we have needed.
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  • Kim C
    March 14, 2025
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  • Duane L
    February 12, 2025
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    I just want to say Kasey Walton was very informative and knowledge of what he was doing to explain our options for life insurance. Would recommend him ...
    I just want to say Kasey Walton was very informative and knowledge of what he was doing to explain our options for life insurance. Would recommend him ...
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  • rose b
    February 4, 2025
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    Kasey Walton was very nice and informed me of everythingi asked , He does a great job and is vey Good at it .
    Kasey Walton was very nice and informed me of everythingi asked , He does a great job and is vey Good at it .
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  • Denise F
    January 14, 2025
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    Kasey has been a great help to us transitioning over to Medicare and picking plans and helping us with our 401k, we wouldn't have known where to even start with all of this! We appreciate all his help, he was very professional, I highly recommend him! Thank you Kasey!
    Kasey has been a great help to us transitioning over to Medicare and picking plans and helping us with our 401k, we wouldn't have known where to even start with all of this! We appreciate all his help, he was very professional, I highly recommend him! Thank you Kasey!
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  • Gary R
    January 8, 2025
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    We first meet Kasey Walton 5 years ago while searching for supplemental medical insurance recommended by a family member. He came to our location to discuss options that would fit our budget and give us the best coverage. After listening to our needs he provided several options to fit our budget while giving us the best coverage. This included maintaining our current medical providers and facilities. I highly recommend Kasey for a variety of insurance needs and financial advisor requirements
    We first meet Kasey Walton 5 years ago while searching for supplemental medical insurance recommended by a family member. He came to our location to discuss options that would fit our budget and give us the best coverage. After listening to our needs he provided several options to fit our budget while giving us the best coverage. This included maintaining our current medical providers and facilities. I highly recommend Kasey for a variety of insurance needs and financial advisor requirements
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  • Timothy I
    January 8, 2025
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    I have found Kasey a very helpful and informative agent, he's helped me to understand my policy and has always been friendly.
    I have found Kasey a very helpful and informative agent, he's helped me to understand my policy and has always been friendly.
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  • Thomas R
    December 24, 2024
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    5 stars. Very knowledgeable. PROFESSIONAL and and found the products I needed. Highly recommend.
    5 stars. Very knowledgeable. PROFESSIONAL and and found the products I needed. Highly recommend.
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