Transforming Financial Education Into Generational Wealth

Creating Pathways to Financial Stability and Generational Wealth

Jerria Donelson-Riley is the founder of Donelson Financial Solutions, LLC, a financial education and consulting firm dedicated to transforming financial education into pathways to financial stability, homeownership, and generational wealth.

With 26 years of experience in affordable housing, financial coaching, foreclosure prevention, and community education, Jerria has helped individuals and families navigate financial challenges, strengthen financial wellness, and move toward sustainable homeownership opportunities.

Jerria serves as an Aurora Township Board Trustee, is a HUD-Certified Housing Counselor, and serves on the NeighborWorks America Homeownership Managers Advisory Committee. She is also the founder of the African American Homeownership Club, an initiative focused on expanding homeownership, financial education, and wealth-building opportunities within the community.

Through Donelson Financial Solutions, Credit Noob 101, and The Financial Journey Room podcast, Jerria combines practical financial education with real-world conversations and strategies designed to make financial concepts understandable, actionable, and accessible.

Her mission is to help individuals, families, and communities create stronger pathways toward financial stability, homeownership, and long-term generational wealth.

"Wealth is the ability to fully experience life while building a legacy for the future generations."