Supporting you through every step of your financial journey.
Meet our Associates
Specifically built for Sound Partners, our Shared Services Team is a group of professionals dedicated to providing you with additional confidence during your financial journey. Adding to the integrated, holistic service approach that Sound Partners prides itself on, this team is knowledgeable about your goals, account and specific needs. Each step of the way, they have you in mind and work diligently to support you and enhance your experience.
Robert Hanks Jr.
ASSOCIATE | Raleigh, NC
Since 2014, Robert has been helping his clients build and protect their wealth through estate planning strategies, retirement planning, and qualified plans that focus on investment and insurance strategies.
FOCUS: ESTATE PLANNING, RETIREMENT PLANNING, INVESTMENT STRATEGY, INSURANCE STRATEGY
William Spence
ASSOCIATE | Goldsboro, NC
Wayne County born & raised, Will began his career in the health insurance industry before joining the Sound Partners family. He enjoys guiding clients through their questions, concerns, and helping them to meet their financial goals while creating relationships that last.
FOCUS: HEALTH INSURANCE
Tom Bardin
PARTNER EMERITUS | Wilson, NC
Tom began his Financial Services career in 1978 with his current broker-dealer, now Equitable Advisors, in his hometown of Tarboro. With help from other sales associates, Tom was able to achieve membership in the company’s National Leaders Corps. and Industry recognition in the Million Dollar Round Table on several occasions by the mid-1980’s.
FOCUS: ESTATE PLANNING
Waighty Scales
PARTNER | Morehead City, NC
Waighty has been in the financial services and life insurance industry for nearly 45 years and was a founding member of the Sound Partners family. His experience and commitment to his clients has allowed him to be recognized for many industry awards over the years.
FOCUS: LIFE INSURANCE, SENIOR SETTLEMENTS
You deserve the peace of mind that Sound Partners provides.
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