The Team Helping You Build a Strong, Secure Financial Future

ZEL Group was created with a simple belief: everyone deserves a financial system they can count on. Too many families feel unprepared, unprotected, and one crisis away from losing everything. We set out to change that.
What started as a small initiative to close financial knowledge gaps has grown into a movement focused on helping people build strong, resilient financial foundations.
Our team brings together decades of experience in finance, real estate, insurance, education, health policy, and community development. This diverse background allows us to guide families through every part of their financial journey — from protecting income to building generational wealth.
We're here to simplify money, replace fear with confidence, and give people a structure they can rely on for life. Because when families become stronger, communities do too — we’re Stronger Together.
Knowledge is the foundation of every financial fortress.
We simplify money and teach practical skills so you can make confident decisions, protect what you earn, and build lasting wealth.
We believe strong families build strong communities.
Every person we empower creates a ripple of stability, opportunity, and hope that strengthens the world around them.
Financial security shouldn’t be complicated or exclusive.
We make guidance, tools, and opportunities accessible to everyone — no matter your background, experience, or starting point.

Founder & CEO
Stacey Thomas, CEO of Eminent Estates, brings vision and strategy to real estate investing across the D.C. metro region and beyond. A skilled capital raiser and creative dealmaker, she leads a growing network of investors focused on affordable housing and lasting community impact.
Founder & Chief Financial Officer
A healthcare analytics leader and real estate investor, Jamease helps others build wealth through private lending and strategic insurance. She is passionate about making financial empowerment simple and accessible.