Anthony O. Kellum is a Christian man, husband and father of four children. He is also a advocate for home ownership, with a heart to empower families. Having overcome insurmountable odds in an industry where only the strong survive, Kellum continues to surpass all expectations with exponential growth and success. Kellum has come along way with humble beginnings as he launched out on faith with a $10,000 loan from this father in 1994 to begin building his vision that property is power and home ownership is wealth.

Anthony O. Kellum, President of Kellum Financial Group, Inc. is a recognized leader in the real estate investment and mortgage consulting industry. Kellum has established a financial empire, which to date has funded over $250 million in mortgages. His commitment to excellence has made him the first African American President of the Michigan Mortgage Brokers Association, and industry excellence has earned Kellum the honor of being voted mortgage broker of the year.

Kellum corporate family encompasses; a real estate development company; a publishing operation; a mortgage company; a title company; a non-profit; a consultant company; a property management company, and a marketing firm.

Kellum is also author of “ Property Is Power” Building Wealth In Distressed Neighborhoods and “Everything You Wanted To Know About Mortgages.” He has also created “The Kellum Principles” a seminar series from which millions of people have seen and benefitted from his nationally aired infomercial on real estate riches.

As a noted industry strategist and a motivational speaker, Kellum has a special regard to Emerging Markets and Affordable Housing, with a focus on Urban Revitalization, Entrepreneurship, as well as, accountability and responsibility in our communities. He believes corporate integrity is imperative, that we do all that we can to secure access to credit, while promoting responsible lending. He’s regularly featured on television and radio, as well as, in newspapers, and magazines. Crain’s Business, ABA Banking Journal, American Banker, Black Enterprise Magazine, Origination News, The Wall Street Journal, National Mortgage News, and the Mortgage Press, Hour Magazine, Ambassador Magazine, Detroit News/Detroit Free Press, and The Michigan Chronicle.

The gift of home ownership is undoubtedly the cornerstone of the American Dream for over ten years Kellum has given a home away at Christmas to a family in need. Kellum has been recognized for his philanthropy by CBS News, FOX, NBC and ABC and even caught the eye of Oprah.