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OUR TEAM

Advisory & Leadership Team

Sterling D. Neblett, CEPA, CFP®

FOUNDING PARTNER

Sterling Neblett is a Founding Partner of Centurion Wealth Management. His vision for starting Centurion Wealth was to establish a firm focused on guiding and leading clients through the complexities of the interrelated areas of wealth management.

Wendy Ann Payne, CEP®, CDFA®

FOUNDING PARTNER

Wendy Ann Payne is a Founding Partner of Centurion Wealth Management. Her desire to create Centurion Wealth came from her passion for helping clients gain financial independence and personal empowerment through insight, experience and education.

Mark C. McKaig, CRPC®

PARTNER

Mark McKaig is a Partner in Centurion Wealth Management. At Centurion Wealth our personal values are aligned with our client’s values and goals and we are committed to creating high quality, long-term relationships.

Darren Colananni, CFP®, CHFC®, CIMA®, CPWA®

SENIOR WEALTH ADVISOR

Darren is a Wealth Management Advisor with Centurion Wealth. He is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) professional and holds numerous other professional certifications.

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Jacob A. Gurock, CFP®

WEALTH ADVISOR

Jake Gurock, Wealth Management Advisor, coordinates clients' financial matters, providing a unified approach to ensure informed decision-making.

Jill H. Grimes

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, CCO

Serving as Director of Operations, Jill leads Centurion Wealth’s internal initiatives, manages company processes, and ensures Centurion delivers curated client experiences during the financial planning

Financial Planning Team

Drew Aguilar, CFP®

FINANCIAL PLANNING & INVESTMENT STRATEGIST

As Centurion’s Financial Planning & Investment Strategist, Drew oversees trading and is the primary resource for investment questions, helping implement strategies tailored to each client’s goals and risk tolerance.

Alex Vazquez

FINANCIAL PLANNING ASSOCIATE

Alex, Centurion’s Financial Planning Associate, assists with trading activities and collaborates with advisors to develop financial plans tailored to clients’ objectives.

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Client Service Team

Gino Martinelli

CLIENT SERVICES ASSOCIATE

Gino Martinelli is Client Service Associate. Gino works closely with the Advisory Team to ensure Centurion’s clients receive excellent service during the financial planning process.

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Katey Thomson

CLIENT SERVICES ASSOCIATE

In her role, Katey collaborates with the service team to adress client requests. She also works closely with the Advisory Team to coordinate and prepare for client meetings.

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Justin Kellogg

CLIENT SERVICES ASSOCIATE

Justin collaborates closely with clients, ensuring streamlined processes tailored to their unique needs. Justin’s support helps to optimize operational efficiencies and provide internal support to team members.

Tax Team

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Rae Piriyakulchai, CPA

SENIOR TAX ACCOUNTANT

As a Senior Tax Accountant, Rae assists clients in crafting effective tax planning strategies to minimize tax liabilities and maximize savings. She also focuses on the growth of our tax preparation services.

Lauren L. Buzzelli, CPA, CVA

SENIOR TAX ACCOUNTANT

In her role as Senior Tax Accountant with Centurion Wealth, Lauren specializes in tax planning, tax compliance, and advisory, helping clients navigate complex tax regulations.

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Jennifer Haizlip

TAX CLIENT RELATIONS COORDINATOR

As the Tax Client Relations Coordinator, Jennifer manages all communications between the Tax Team and clients. She plays a key role in maintaining strong client relationships and supporting seamless coordination across the team.

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