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Who We Are

The Team Helping You Build a Strong, Secure Financial Future

ZEL Group Team

Our Story

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.

Our Values

Education First

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.

Community Strength

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.

Access For All

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.

Meet Our Team

Stacey Thomas

Stacey Thomas

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.

Jamease Kowalczyk

Jamease Kowalczyk

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.