About Our CEO & Founder, Sharon Butler-McCray
Sharon Butler-McCray holds many titles—CEO, consultant, counselor, coach, trainer, educator, and more. Though her roles vary, she is committed in her commitment to helping individuals improve their quality of life and increasing their financial knowledge and confidence. With more than 30 years of coaching and counseling experience, she has the skills and expertise to help consumers achieve their financial goals and guide them on their financial health and wellness journey.
Areas of Expertise
Sharon is certified in many specialty areas to provide a wide range of financial empowerment education, coaching and counseling to a wide range of consumers. Her areas of expertise include:
- Credit as an Asset Builder
- Credit Counseling
- Understanding Credit Scoring & Consumer Reporting
- How to File Credit Disputes
- Pre- & Post-Purchase Counseling
- How to Avoid Being Victimized by Predatory Lending Practices
- Understanding Spending Habits
- Post-Foreclosure Counseling
- Mortgage Readiness
- Housing Affordability
- Budgeting & Personal Finance
- Restoring Credit
- Equal Opportunity in Housing & Lending
Housing & Real Estate
Consumers will certainly value Sharon's in-depth understanding of the housing and real estate market. She is an active licensed real estate professional with over 30 years of experience and expertise. Additionally, Sharon participates in ongoing continuing education courses and specialized training from the National Association of Real Estate Brokers®, Inc., the National Association of REALTORS®, the Ohio Association of Realtors®, and other organizations related to the housing and real estate industry.
Education & Certifications
- Master of Arts, (M.A) - Urban Studies
- Bachelor of Arts, (B.A.) - Sociology & Social Work
- Accredited Buyer’s Representative
- Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist
- Certified Negotiation Expert
- Certified Master Practitioner In Financial Capability
- Certified Educator In Personal Finance
- Certified Freddie Mac CreditSmart® Facilitator/Coach
- Credit as an Asset Master Trainer™
- Certified Seniors Real Estate Specialist
- Certified Housing Finance Resource Specialist
- Certified Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource Specialist
- DE & I Certified
- At Home With Diversity Certified