About Us

Century Private Wealth background

Century Private Wealth is a provider of highly personalised financial planning and wealth management advice and services.

Through the delivery of “Professional Advice” our highly skilled and experienced team strives to empower our clients to make the decisions necessary to achieve their financial goals, whilst maintaining a view of the big picture, namely; living and enjoying the people, things and experiences that are important to them.

Formed in 2002, Century Private Wealth principals, Stephen Garrett and Michael Hiscock, have 46 years combined industry experience.

With offices in Newcastle, North Sydney and Nelson Bay our team includes:

Stephen Garrett CFP^® SSA^TM BComm FCPA FAICD 

A Certified Financial Planner^® and Self-Managed Superannuation Specialist^TM with more than 20 years as a financial planning professional, Stephen has substantial experience in all facets of financial planning, investment, superannuation, retirement planning, and asset protection. Combined with 35 years of accounting and business experience, Stephen is well positioned to advise, educate and inform a diverse client base.

Stephen holds or has held a number of external board or advisory board positions. Married with three children and a passion for photography, rugby, scuba diving, motorcycle touring, boating and his kid’s many sports, means life is always busy! “I would not have it any other way!”

Michael Hiscock CFP^®  B.Bus (Acctng)       

Michael is a Certified Financial Planner^® with over twenty five years of experience in the financial services sector. During this time Michael has accumulated a substantial wealth of knowledge and expertise based on his personal experiences and the experiences of those around him.

Beyond Century Private Wealth Michael continues to participate in a variety of business interests. Michael is married with three teenage children, hopelessly addicted to Sudoku and remains a keen sportsman with snow skiing and golf at the top of the list.

Iain Hiscock AFP^® Adv. Dip. FS (FP)

Iain has over 30 years experience in the financial service sector most of which were in the stockbroking industry. A career change saw him join his brother’s financial planning business some twelve years ago.  Iain has since gained extensive knowledge and skills in his financial planning role.

Outside of work Iain is married and enjoys reading, gardening and the company (though not the expense) of his three adult children still living at home.

Jennie Summerville Dip. FS (FP)

Jennie has been involved in the Financial Services industry since 1993. Jennie joined Century Private Wealth in October 2014 as a Paraplanner.

Jennie is married with 2 children who keep her busy with their various interests and sporting activities. She loves overseas travel and learning about different cultures.

Deb McClintock Executive Assistant

Deb has worked with Michael Hiscock since 1996 as an Executive Assistant and with Century Private Wealth since 2008. She has seen many changes along the way and enjoys learning new skills.

Prior to joining the financial services industry Deb worked in the travel industry and developed a great love of travel. Deb enjoys keeping fit – in particular swimming each morning and mastering the art of kayaking in all weather.

Rebecca Hollitt Executive Assistant

Rebecca has worked with Steve Garrett since 1997 and with Century Private Wealth since 2008.

Rebecca is married with 2 children who keep her very busy outside of work.

Rebecca enjoys spending time with her family, outdoor fitness training, netball, reading & socialising with friends and family.

Julia Turner Client Service Officer

Julia has worked in the Financial Services industry since 2004 and joined the Century Private Wealth team in August 2016.

Julia is married and has a young daughter.

Julia and her family enjoy travelling, good food and spending time with family and friends.