Meet the Centurion Private Wealth Team
Your expert guides, solving complex problems and simplifying the path to your financial future.
Neelan Sornalingam
Managing Director
Neelan brings clarity to complexity and calm to decision-making. With a deep interest in people, markets, and the intersection of behaviour and strategy, his work is grounded in helping others gain perspective, then act with purpose.
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He’s someone who listens first. Whether navigating financial landscapes or life’s bigger questions, he’s known for asking the right questions at the right time. The result is often a subtle shift in thinking that leads to a significant shift in outcomes.
Neelan spends much of his time looking into the future—exploring global megatrends and structural shifts that are reshaping economies, industries, and investor expectations. In an era of hyper-change, he believes it’s no longer enough to just react. Constructing meaningful, future-fit investment portfolios requires foresight, adaptability, and the ability to connect seemingly disparate dots. His approach blends macro vision with grounded, client-aligned strategy.
What drives him is not just the numbers—but what they make possible: freedom, choice, and peace of mind. He believes in building structures that support not just financial wellbeing, but a life well-lived.
Away from his work, he’s a father of two, a keen follower of boxing and soccer, and someone who doesn’t mind turning up the music and moving when the moment calls for it. He lives by the same principles he encourages in others—intentionality, integrity, and taking responsibility for what we create.
Qualifications & Certifications:
Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning
Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance
SMSF Accreditation
Qualified tax relevant provider (QTRP)
Additional studies across finance, life coaching, and business coaching
Kosta Zahar
Adviser | Head of Operations
Kosta navigates complexity with focus, turning decisions into direction. With a rare blend of strategic insight, operational discipline, and deep technical capability, he helps clients turn financial momentum into lasting freedom.
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Calm under pressure and grounded in logic, Kosta thrives where there’s complexity, urgency, or competing priorities. He has a sharp eye for risk and opportunity, an ability to distil big ideas into practical steps, and a bias toward action that drives real progress. He works best with professionals and business owners seeking a trusted thinking partner—someone who sees both the broader vision and the detail that follows.
With experience across financial advice, lending, and operational leadership, Kosta takes a holistic view of wealth and the structures that support it. His approach simplifies the path, sharpens decisions, and creates space for what matters most.
Away from work, Kosta is energised by travel, learning, and pushing his limits. He spends much of his time helping family and friends—bringing the same thoughtfulness, drive, and perspective to his personal life that he brings to his work.
Qualifications & Certifications
Bachelor of Business (Finance & Taxation Law), UTS
Master of Financial Planning, Kaplan Professional
SMSF Specialist Advisor (SSA®)
Accredited Behavioural Finance Professional (ABFP®)
Chartered Retirement Planning Counsellor (CRPC®)
Qualified tax relevant provider (QTRP)
Currently attaining CFP Certification
Quyen Quach
Adviser | Head of Advice
Quyen helps clients make confident, informed decisions about their wealth, so they can live with greater freedom, clarity, and peace of mind.
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Known for his calm approach and ability to simplify the complex, Quyen partners with successful professionals, families, and business owners to navigate life’s financial turning points.
Whether it’s planning for retirement, managing intergenerational wealth, or designing investment strategies aligned with personal values, he brings structure, insight, and empathy to every conversation.
With over 15 years’ experience in private wealth advice, business development, and institutional banking, Quyen offers both strategic vision and technical depth.
He understands that real financial advice isn’t just about money—it’s about what money makes possible. His goal is to help clients not only protect and grow their wealth, but to also use it to create the life they want.
Clients value Quyen’s ability to listen first, ask the right questions, and offer grounded advice that leads to lasting results. He brings a long-term mindset to every relationship and believes the best outcomes come from clarity, collaboration, and trust.
Away from work, Quyen is a proud father, a mentor in the community, and an advocate for lifelong learning.
Qualifications & Certifications
Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®)
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting & Finance)
FASEA Qualified
SMSF Accreditation
Qualified tax relevant provider (QTRP)
Shelley Marsh
Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO)
Shelley brings deep investment expertise, independent thinking, and institutional discipline to Centurion Private Wealth’s portfolio construction process.
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As Centurion’s Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO), Shelley works closely with the team to challenge assumptions, test ideas, and ensure our investment decisions are grounded in rigorous analysis rather than convention. She plays an integral role in the ongoing design, review, and refinement of client portfolios, helping ensure they remain aligned with both current opportunities and the realities of an ever-changing investment landscape.
With almost three decades of experience across investment markets and financial advice, Shelley has analysed global equities, managed institutional research, and advised sophisticated investors and high-net-worth families. Her experience spans both Australian and international markets, providing valuable perspective when evaluating risks, opportunities, and long-term portfolio positioning.
What makes Shelley’s contribution particularly valuable is her ability to bring an independent lens to investment decision-making. At Centurion, we believe the best outcomes emerge when ideas are debated, viewpoints are challenged, and decisions are continuously reassessed. Shelley helps foster this culture by providing robust oversight and constructive challenge to ensure portfolios remain resilient, forward-looking, and aligned with our investment philosophy.
Her approach combines technical expertise with intellectual curiosity, helping Centurion remain focused on what matters most: building portfolios that can adapt to changing markets while supporting our clients’ long-term goals.
Qualifications & Certifications:
Honours Degree in Economics (First Class)
Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment
Diploma of Financial Planning
Advanced Diploma of Financial Planning
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With a background that includes time in the legal industry working in a high-performance environment, Gina developed early strengths in communication, organisation and premium client service.
Gina’s introduction to wealth management began over two years ago while working as a client services officer where she grew into an associate role closely supporting established advisers.
Her work is now underpinned by these skills and her continued development as an associate at Centurion Private Wealth where she contributes to both the construction of strategic recommendations and the delivery of strategy in client conversations. Her dedication is reflected in the way she actively seeks out opportunities to go above and beyond to support her team and clients alike.
Gina has worked with a wide range of high-net-worth clients, including those with SMSFs, business interests, and complex financial needs. Whether constructing strategy or connecting with clients directly, Gina approaches every interaction with consistency, empathy, and a commitment to excellence. She values the trust clients place in the advice process and is driven by the belief that exceptional financial guidance doesn’t just build wealth—it solidifies confidence and freedom.
Outside of work, Gina enjoys travelling the world and exploring new cities, she is also a keen Pilates goer and enjoys cooking and trying new recipes.
Qualifications & Certifications
Bachelor of Commerce, Majors in Finance and Marketing – UNSW
Currently completing Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning - Kaplan
Gina Tang
Associate Adviser
Gina brings a thoughtful, people-first approach to wealth management – combining curiosity, care, and a commitment to continual learning. She’s quickly establishing herself as a valued team member through both technical capability and genuine client engagement.
Maria Torres
Client Executive | Associate Adviser
Maria combines analytical thinking with a strong dedication to client care. Known for her patience, reliability and attention to detail, she is passionate about helping clients navigate complex financial matters in a way that feels straightforward and manageable.
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Maria is passionate about helping clients navigate financial decisions without feeling overwhelmed by the process. She understands that financial decisions can have a lasting impact and believes that clear communication, patience and attention to detail can make a meaningful difference to a client's experience.
With a naturally analytical mindset, Maria enjoys exploring different scenarios and identifying practical solutions to help achieve the best possible outcomes. She particularly enjoys strategic work, implementation and understanding how small changes made today can shape future opportunities. Her ability to break down complex financial concepts into clear and manageable steps helps clients make informed decisions throughout the advice journey.
Since entering the financial planning industry in 2022, Maria has built experience across client service, adviser support and implementation roles. Beginning her career as a Client Service Officer before progressing into associate adviser positions, she has developed a strong understanding of the importance of delivering both technical excellence and exceptional client care.
Maria is known for being adaptable, detail-oriented and highly organised. She takes pride in supporting clients and advisers through every stage of the advice process, always striving to deliver high-quality outcomes while managing competing priorities with care and professionalism.
Away from work, Maria enjoys travelling, dancing and creating memorable experiences with family and friends. She values meaningful connections, continuous learning and bringing a positive approach to both her personal and professional life.
Qualifications & Certifications:
Advanced Diploma of Financial Planning
Diploma of Financial Planning
Bachelor of Finance Engineering
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