About Kevin

Kevin is a Private Wealth Adviser working from both the Geelong and Melbourne offices of Shadforth Financial Group.

Education and experience

Kevin is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® practitioner, the internationally recognised and pre-eminent representation of financial planners around the world. He is a member of Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) and has served on the Association’s National Committee for Professional Engagement.  In 2023 Kevin was recognised in The Australian's Top 100 Financial Advisers in Australia, in association with Barron’s.

Kevin completed a Bachelor of Business (Financial Planning) from RMIT. He has since been a liaison to the university with past involvement on their Industry Advisory Committee, he has also been a guest lecturer and mentor to RMIT finance students.

Having worked in the financial planning profession for over 20 years, Kevin has extensive knowledge in a broad range of financial planning areas and has appeared as a finance expert on 3AW talk-back radio. He has enjoyed the experience of helping clientele from varied backgrounds, from young wealth accumulators through to high net worth clients.

In 2024 and 2023 Kevin was honoured in The Barron's Top Financial Advisers in Australia list.

Education and experience

• Bachelor of Business (Financial Planning) from RMIT University
• Certified Financial Planner (CFP)®
• Member of Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA)

What my clients say

"Kevin provides us with peace of mind, knowing that our superannuation and investment continue to be in a sound financial position and under constant review."

Alec and Gwen (clients since 2015)

"Kevin provides continued confidence in our plan, and that despite world events our finances will remain strong."

Gordon (client since 2012)

"I have an advisor that I can trust 100% to handle all my finances and does his best with the assets I have."

William (client since 2011)

"We have used Shadforth for more than 20 years and have been very happy with the excellent service they have provided. Kevin Centra, ably assisted by Judy Simmons, have provided us with outstanding advice and support. Thank you."

Peter and Helen (clients since 2003)

"We have been with Kevin Centra for many years now and we are extremely happy with his professionalism, availability, honesty and attention to detail. Even after various set backs in the financial world we have had no concerns and have slept well at night, essentially because of Kevin and his team. Hope we never lose him."

Peter and Fran (clients since 2010)

Outside of work

Away from work, Kevin is active in the community through his long-standing association with Surf Lifesaving Australia and is an active member of Jan Juc Surf Lifesaving Club. Kevin also takes great pleasure in spending time with his family, and his three young children keep him very busy.