Community Impact & Masterclasses

Financial Literacy Summit Series

Founded and led by Chekelah Phelps, the Financial Literacy Summit brings actionable credit education, grant unlocking workshops, and banking networks directly into Texas communities, churches, and corporate brokerages.

1,000+

Families Educated

$15M+

Texas Aid Unlocked

30+ Yrs

Industry Experience

Chekelah Phelps speaking at Financial Literacy Summit

Keynote Speaker & Educator

Chekelah Phelps • Live in Texas

“Our mission is to replace financial intimidation with structural knowledge. When a family understands how credit laws work, homeownership becomes an achievable reality.”
Workshop Curriculum

Signature Summit Masterclass Modules

Chekelah Phelps tailors each presentation to your audience — whether inspiring first-time buyers, training real estate agents, or empowering community members.

First-Time Buyers & Community Members

The 7-Step Mortgage Underwriting Breakthrough

How low-to-moderate-income families can navigate debt-to-income limits, wipe out unverified charge-offs, and qualify for prime fixed-rate mortgages in Texas.

Format: 45–60 min Interactive Keynote + Q&AIncludes Workbook
Aspiring Homeowners & Realtors

Unlocking Texas Homebuyer Grants ($15K–$50K)

A practical roadmap through TDHCA, TSAHC, and county-specific down payment grants, showing attendees how to cover down payments without draining life savings.

Format: 45–60 min Interactive Keynote + Q&AIncludes Workbook
Multicultural Communities & Business Owners

ITIN Homeownership & Credit Engineering

Step-by-step guidance for ITIN holders to build institutional credit profiles, establish verified trade lines, and access non-QM mortgage financing.

Format: 45–60 min Interactive Keynote + Q&AIncludes Workbook
Financial Advocates & Non-Profits

Metro 2 Compliance & Consumer Credit Law

Demystifying the FCRA, FDCPA, and Texas Finance Code Chapter 393. Teaching families how to legally audit credit bureaus and demand strict verification.

Format: 45–60 min Interactive Keynote + Q&AIncludes Workbook
Host a Workshop

Request Chekelah for Your Next Event

Churches, real estate brokerages, chambers of commerce, and civic groups: Submit your event details to coordinate dates with Chekelah’s executive scheduling team.