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Edward Gunning

Financial Representative, Bankers Life Securities, Inc.
Field Manager - Insurance Sales Representative - Bankers Life and Casualty Company
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Edward GunningFinancial Representative, Bankers Life Securities, Inc., Charleston, SC

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Meet Edward Gunning
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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GA, SC
professional background
Joined Bankers Life in 2017Became a Financial Representative in 2021Began work in the Insurance Industry in 2017Education: Bachelors in Science of Psychology and Neuroscience
personal background
Community Involvement: Medicare Educational Seminars

Edward Gunning, Bankers Life Agent and Bankers Life Securities Financial Representative in Charleston, SC

Closed - Opens at 9:00 AM Monday
Contact Me
Office Phone:
(843) 569-7004(843) 569-7004
edward.gunning@bankerslife.com
Branch Info
4055 Faber Place Dr
Ste 301
Charleston, SC 29405
US
Hours
Day of the WeekHours
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
Monday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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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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You have many choices when it comes to Medicare – I can help you compare Medicare Advantage plans to find the right coverage for you. * Medicare Advantage (Part C) is an all\-in\-one alternative to Original Medicare Parts A and B. * It offers similar coverage, and with the optional benefit of prescription drug coverage (Part D). * 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 Charleston, SC

  • Life Insurance

    Find out how life insurance can help protect the financial security of you and your family.
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    Learn how Medicare supplement insurance can help cover out-of-pocket costs that Medicare may not cover.
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  • Long-term Care Insurance

    Find out how long-term care insurance can help provide financial security in the event of an unexpected long-term illness.
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  • Annuities

    Learn how an annuity can help protect and grow your retirement savings.
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  • Brokerage Services

    As a Financial Representative through Bankers Life Securities, Inc., I provide investment options including variable annuities, mutual funds, and equity and fixed income securities.
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    Determine how long your retirement savings may last considering your monthly spending, sources of income, inflation and more.
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Reviews

Reviews for Edward Gunning

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  • 5.0 out of 5.0
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    Trey is an exceptional person. He understood our needs and helped us get the right insurance. I would definitely recommend him to anyone that needs any assistance with their insurance needs. My husband and I appreciated everything he did for us.
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Customer Reviews for Charleston, SC

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  • Theodore A
    May 7, 2025
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    5stars she did an excellent job getting me sign up for insurance.
    5stars she did an excellent job getting me sign up for insurance.
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  • Daniel K
    March 25, 2025
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    Mary was great teacher. Very noble about her job. Love working with thanks.
    Mary was great teacher. Very noble about her job. Love working with thanks.
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  • Margaret S
    March 18, 2025
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    Excellent customer service!
    Excellent customer service!
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  • Len M
    March 14, 2025
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    Terrible company. Does not answer the phone or return calls. Finally called corp and was given the runaround. As I write this I have been transfered 3 times. All I want was an in person appoinment to talk about my accounts with this company. Run as fast as you can to another financial institution.
    Terrible company. Does not answer the phone or return calls. Finally called corp and was given the runaround. As I write this I have been transfered 3 times. All I want was an in person appoinment to talk about my accounts with this company. Run as fast as you can to another financial institution.
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    Response from Bankers Life
    March 26, 2025
    Hi Len, we hope the recent communication with your agent has improved your experience, but please don’t hesitate to email us at BLReviews@bankerslife.com should you have any questions or need further assistance.
  • James N
    February 4, 2025
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    Answered all questions and were very professional.
    Answered all questions and were very professional.
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  • David H
    February 4, 2025
    5.0 out of 5.0
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    Rhonda did a fantastic job explaining everything to me. Outstanding customer service.
    Rhonda did a fantastic job explaining everything to me. Outstanding customer service.
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  • Larry F
    February 2, 2025
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    Our insurance agent ( Olivia ) knew and explained the options very good.
    Our insurance agent ( Olivia ) knew and explained the options very good.
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  • Zachary M.
    January 13, 2025
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    Great relationships and service
    Great relationships and service
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  • Deborah C
    December 6, 2024
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    Ian is an amazing person. Ian & Trey helped us so much in selecting which insurance we needed. They listened to our situation and got us the right coverage. We would recommend Trey to anyone that needs help with getting their insurance updated.
    Ian is an amazing person. Ian & Trey helped us so much in selecting which insurance we needed. They listened to our situation and got us the right coverage. We would recommend Trey to anyone that needs help with getting their insurance updated.
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  • Deborah C
    December 6, 2024
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    Trey is an exceptional person. He understood our needs and helped us get the right insurance. I would definitely recommend him to anyone that needs any assistance with their insurance needs. My husband and I appreciated everything he did for us.
    Trey is an exceptional person. He understood our needs and helped us get the right insurance. I would definitely recommend him to anyone that needs any assistance with their insurance needs. My husband and I appreciated everything he did for us.
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  • Tillie W
    November 22, 2024
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    Very thorough, personable, and professional. Motivated to do what is best for us. Very speedy response that we were approved. Like the way she calls and not just texts or emails- much more relational than and a lot of business people.
    Very thorough, personable, and professional. Motivated to do what is best for us. Very speedy response that we were approved. Like the way she calls and not just texts or emails- much more relational than and a lot of business people.
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  • Dominic S
    October 15, 2024
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    Mary went over all my medicare questions.
    She even called me the next day with some additional information on a question I had.
    Mary went over all my medicare questions.
    She even called me the next day with some additional information on a question I had.
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  • Anthony L
    September 4, 2024
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    Mary & Ian were both very professional and friendly. We were pleased to do business with them.
    Mary & Ian were both very professional and friendly. We were pleased to do business with them.
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  • Gilda W
    July 2, 2024
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    Great costumer service. Very informative
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    Great costumer service. Very informative
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  • Eunice P
    April 9, 2024
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    He is great, very knowledgeable and kind. Really appreciated him.
    He is great, very knowledgeable and kind. Really appreciated him.
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  • Robert G
    March 14, 2024
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    Mary is very knowledgeable about products and is very professional.I enjoyed working with Mary. I will recommend her to friends and family.
    Mary is very knowledgeable about products and is very professional.I enjoyed working with Mary. I will recommend her to friends and family.
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  • Bernice C
    March 12, 2024
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    Very informative.
    And a very pleasant person to have met and work with. She made me feel very comfortable and at ease with making The decision to purchase Life Insurance.
    Very informative.
    And a very pleasant person to have met and work with. She made me feel very comfortable and at ease with making The decision to purchase Life Insurance.
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  • Deborah M
    July 21, 2023
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    Excellent customer service! Mr Gunning was patient and kind and very knowledgable. He took the time to explain all the aspects of my plan. Highly recommend
    Excellent customer service! Mr Gunning was patient and kind and very knowledgable. He took the time to explain all the aspects of my plan. Highly recommend
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  • Joyce W
    May 3, 2023
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    Ms. Rhonda did a fantastic job. I look forward to her helping me with my health insurance. Thank you so much.
    Ms. Rhonda did a fantastic job. I look forward to her helping me with my health insurance. Thank you so much.
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  • Anthony C
    April 26, 2023
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    Mr. Gunning takes the time to explain everything to me. He’s patient, prompt and makes sure that I understand the information. When I have a question about my life insurance or Medicare I can call him anytime during the year. It’s very important that my wife and I have an agent we can communicate with. Mr. Gunning is a valuable asset to your company.
    Mr. Gunning takes the time to explain everything to me. He’s patient, prompt and makes sure that I understand the information. When I have a question about my life insurance or Medicare I can call him anytime during the year. It’s very important that my wife and I have an agent we can communicate with. Mr. Gunning is a valuable asset to your company.
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