Session Description: This presentation focuses on financial counseling for problem gambling recovery, highlighting how collaboration between financial counselors and behavioral health specialists can improve client outcomes and support individuals and families in recovery.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe several effects problem gambling has on finances, mental health and relationships.
• Discuss how financial counseling and behavioral health collaboration can lead to better outcomes for clients.
• Consider ways financial strategies can support individuals and families in recovery.

Alex DeMarco
Founder & CEO, GamFin

Alex De Marco is no stranger to financial distress. Childhood experiences and early career financial mistakes convinced him that financial education was a key component of a healthy relationship with money. Driven by a desire to help others facing financial challenges, Alex combined his vision and technical skills to build a platform that provides financial counseling to individuals and families dealing with financial issues caused by problem gambling. Through GamFin, Alex brings his vision to life, helping those in financial distress gain clarity, restore hope, and find a path to financial recovery.

Janice Pierce, CFP®, RICP®, CRPC, CPFWC, CFEI
Financial Counseling Practice Lead, GamFin

Janice Pierce currently serves as the Financial Counseling Practice Lead at GamFin, where she heads a team of 15 financial counselors dedicated to empowering those in gambling recovery and their affected loved ones to achieve financial stability. With over a decade of experience in financial services, Janice strives to create a safe and judgment-free space for meaningful financial conversations. Partnering with behavioral health specialists, she guides individuals and families toward healthier relationships with money. Janice is a committed advocate for financial care to strengthen families and communities across the nation.