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Cynthia Smallwood

Financial Representative, Bankers Life Securities, Inc.
Insurance Sales Representative - Bankers Life and Casualty Company
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(681) 404-3898(681) 404-3898
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Cynthia SmallwoodFinancial Representative, Bankers Life Securities, Inc., Bridgeport, WV

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Meet Cynthia Smallwood
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Cynthia Smallwood, Bankers Life Agent and Bankers Life Securities Financial Representative in Bridgeport, WV

Closed - Opens at 9:00 AM Tuesday
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Office Phone:
(304) 367-9130(304) 367-9130
Direct Phone:
(681) 404-3898(681) 404-3898
cynthia.smallwood@bankerslife.com
Branch Info
600 Marketplace Ave
Ste 108
Bridgeport, WV 26330
US
Hours
Day of the WeekHours
SundayClosed
MondayClosed
Tuesday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
SaturdayClosed

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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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Forget Me Not Days

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 Bridgeport, WV

  • Life Insurance

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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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Reviews for Cynthia Smallwood

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    I am so thankful that I met Cindy and she had told me what she did at bankers life I have taking my business to her , and telling all my friends, what a great job that she has done for me and my husband, we will continue having her with our business. She is an asset to bankers life and an asset to all the people out there that she can help. Thank you again, Cindy.

Customer Reviews for Bridgeport, WV

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  • Chris D
    May 6, 2025
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    Michelle is helping us with a complicated situation involving several accounts with multiple beneficiaries, and she did a super job helping my father-in-law find a good place to put his retirement money. She's also very pleasant to work with.
    Michelle is helping us with a complicated situation involving several accounts with multiple beneficiaries, and she did a super job helping my father-in-law find a good place to put his retirement money. She's also very pleasant to work with.
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  • John L
    May 5, 2025
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  • Vickie T
    April 29, 2025
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    She is very friendly and my husband and I enjoy her visits
    She is very friendly and my husband and I enjoy her visits
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  • James M
    April 23, 2025
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    We worked with Leslie and her brother Jason. They were both extremely knowledgeable and put our minds at ease. Medicare can be very confusing and overwhelming but they both made the whole process much less stressful. Highly recommend!!!!
    We worked with Leslie and her brother Jason. They were both extremely knowledgeable and put our minds at ease. Medicare can be very confusing and overwhelming but they both made the whole process much less stressful. Highly recommend!!!!
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  • Von R
    April 17, 2025
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    Very informative and knowledgeable. Wonderful personality. Looking forward to working with her again.
    Very informative and knowledgeable. Wonderful personality. Looking forward to working with her again.
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  • Larry B
    April 15, 2025
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    Mr. Moore is very helpful and very easy to work with.
    Mr. Moore is very helpful and very easy to work with.
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  • David P
    April 9, 2025
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    Can’t say how much I appreciate Ben he was able to help me find all of my retirement accounts. I’ve worked five or six places had different money. I didn’t even know that was mine. He put a plan together and now I’m able to draw money every single month off my investments it’s all in one place And I don’t have to worry.
    Can’t say how much I appreciate Ben he was able to help me find all of my retirement accounts. I’ve worked five or six places had different money. I didn’t even know that was mine. He put a plan together and now I’m able to draw money every single month off my investments it’s all in one place And I don’t have to worry.
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  • Marvin M
    April 8, 2025
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    Ben Has been there for my family now during out hardest times. he has helped us get in home care for my wife and it has been a blessing knowign that someone so caring is there to help us
    Ben Has been there for my family now during out hardest times. he has helped us get in home care for my wife and it has been a blessing knowign that someone so caring is there to help us
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  • Carol B
    March 15, 2025
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    What a blessing that someone recommended Leslie to me. I could not have maneuvered through the insurance options without her expertise.
    What a blessing that someone recommended Leslie to me. I could not have maneuvered through the insurance options without her expertise.
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  • Joseph C
    March 11, 2025
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    First and foremost , I trust Misty. She’s knowledgeable about options and how they relate to me.Great personality. Relatable
    First and foremost , I trust Misty. She’s knowledgeable about options and how they relate to me.Great personality. Relatable
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  • Karen Z
    March 6, 2025
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    Chris has given us great service.He has been there for me when it coming to selecting the right insurance policy for my needs and if I have any questions I just call and he will get back in touch with me quickly.
    Chris has given us great service.He has been there for me when it coming to selecting the right insurance policy for my needs and if I have any questions I just call and he will get back in touch with me quickly.
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  • Laura J
    February 27, 2025
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    Very knowledgeable, and communicates well.
    Very knowledgeable, and communicates well.
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  • Jeanetta C
    February 25, 2025
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    She was amazing
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  • Beth B
    February 18, 2025
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    He is a great guy. Easy. To talk to yet he has encyclopedic knowledge of insurance not only did i buy insurance from him, i accepted a job.
    He is a great guy. Easy. To talk to yet he has encyclopedic knowledge of insurance not only did i buy insurance from him, i accepted a job.
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  • Paulette B
    February 14, 2025
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    Excellent and great personality
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  • Greta W
    February 12, 2025
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    Very informative about the different policies. Excellent customer service. Made the whole experience pleasant and very professional.
    Very informative about the different policies. Excellent customer service. Made the whole experience pleasant and very professional.
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  • Donna G
    January 21, 2025
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    Misty is so helpful and a wonderful sweet lady. I will always be very grateful for all your help. Thank you so much Misty
    Misty is so helpful and a wonderful sweet lady. I will always be very grateful for all your help. Thank you so much Misty
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  • Pamela I
    January 17, 2025
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    Oh my !! What a great pleasure it is to have met Misty. She has the greatest personality and goes above and beyond to help. I feel as if I have known her for a long time but we have only just met. I feel so comfortable having her in my home, she is like a new member of my family. I will enjoy continuing a relationship with her. Thank you so much Misty for everything.
    Oh my !! What a great pleasure it is to have met Misty. She has the greatest personality and goes above and beyond to help. I feel as if I have known her for a long time but we have only just met. I feel so comfortable having her in my home, she is like a new member of my family. I will enjoy continuing a relationship with her. Thank you so much Misty for everything.
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  • James M
    January 15, 2025
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    Schooled me in my options and my needs for a first time Medicare recipient. Was very patient w/my questions and knew the answers. Made me feel confident I was going in the right direction.
    Highly recommend Misty
    Schooled me in my options and my needs for a first time Medicare recipient. Was very patient w/my questions and knew the answers. Made me feel confident I was going in the right direction.
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  • Rachel P
    January 14, 2025
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    Austin and Erin are amazing!! They took so much time with me to help me understand and make good choices for me and my little family! I felt so supported and grateful! I couldn't thank them or recommend them more highly.
    Austin and Erin are amazing!! They took so much time with me to help me understand and make good choices for me and my little family! I felt so supported and grateful! I couldn't thank them or recommend them more highly.
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