Problem Gambling Specialty Endorsement for Financial Professionals

The Problem Gambling Specialty Endorsement for Financial Professionals program is designed to provide financial professionals/specialists/advisors of all kinds with a basic understanding of problem gambling/Gambling Disorder and subsequent gambling-related harms, focusing on financial harms. An Introductory module can be completed alone, focusing on the basics of problem gambling, how a financial professional can help someone affected by gambling-related harms, signs of gambling-related financial issues, and an overview of what to expect of the pursue the full endorsement. The endorsement program in its entirety also provides learners with tools and resources to help someone recover financially from gambling-related harms while protecting their recovery. It also educates the learner on important related topics such as court involvement when gambling has resulted in illegal activity, day trading, online gambling, and sports betting, youth and young adult gambling and video gaming, ethical practices and making referrals to gambling counselors. Those who complete the endorsement satisfactorily and are a practicing financial planner/advisor/consultant of some kind may be eligible to be listed in a public-facing directory of service providers. This directory may be used by individuals or professionals seeking to consult with a financial specialist who has an endorsed understanding of problem gambling.