Our Financial Counselors

GamFin Financial Counselors specialize in the unique needs and challenges of individuals and families struggling with a gambling addiction.
Ambus Hunter IV
AFC®
Eastern Time

Ambus Hunter IV is an Accredited Financial Counselor® (AFC®), person in recovery from a gambling problem, speaker, and online content creator.

Through his private coaching practice and volunteer initiatives, he guides individuals and couples through financial transformations.

His mission is to help people connect with their values, strengthen their relationship with money, and afford the life they deserve.

Speaks English, fluenty.
Speaks English and Spanish, fluently.
Axton Betz-Hamilton
Ph.D., AFC®

Axton is an experienced financial counselor and educator. She earned a PhD in Human Development and Family Studies from Iowa State University, an MS in Personal Financial Planning, and a Graduate Certificate in Financial Therapy from Kansas State University.

Speaks English, fluenty.
Speaks English and Spanish, fluently.
Edna Forero
AFC®

As a Chartered Financial Consultant and Accredited Financial Counselor, Edna Forero specializes in budgeting and taxes. Edna has been working in the industry for more than 20 years. She is passionate about Financial Independence and loves to talk about money wherever she travels.

Speaks English, fluenty.
Speaks English and Spanish, fluently.
Janice Pierce
CFP®

Janice Pierce, CFP® began her career in financial services in 2012, first working in risk management then as a financial advisor and portfolio manager.

Through her years working with clients, she discovered that money conversations are not simply about dollars and cents. Rather, they are about connecting money to meaningful life goals.

Janices mission is to guide clients to increase financial knowledge, understand emotions about money, and create healthy money habits and a system to manage cash flow.

Speaks English, fluenty.
Speaks English and Spanish, fluently.
Jessica Parks
Ph.D., AFC®

Dr. Parks is an Accredited Financial Counselor® located in Las Vegas. She has a PhD in Financial Planning and Consumer Economics from the University of Georgia. With 10 years of experience, she is passionate about helping families create realistic spending plans and paying off debt.

As a University professor, she teaches classes such as Financial Planning and Investments. In her spare time, she enjoys crocheting, sudoku puzzles, documentaries, traveling, and teaching K-12 students about personal finances.

Speaks English, fluenty.
Speaks English and Spanish, fluently.
Kyle Grevengoed
CFP®, AFC®

Kyle has worked in financial services since 2007, including several years at two of the largest U.S. Credit Unions. In 2013, he transitioned to budget counseling and financial planning, going full-time in 2017, working with U.S. Military personnel, including a year in Romania. He has developed and implemented various budgets and debt reduction plans aligned with future financial goals.

Speaks English, fluenty.
Speaks English and Spanish, fluently.
Nan Franks
MA, LPC-S, LICDC-CS, GAMB

Nan Franks has spent her career in behavioral health. She is focused on counseling, with a special interest in addiction and Problem Gambling.

She found her way into financial coaching after pulling herself out of a great deal of debt. As a Certified Financial Coach, she helps everyday people find personalized and practical solutions to financial issues.

Nan understands the world of Problem Gambling and the need for practical money management, reduction of debt, and the accomplishment of life goals.

Speaks English, fluenty.
Speaks English and Spanish, fluently.
Sara Croymans
AFC®, M.Ed.

Sara has over 30 years with the Cooperative Extension System, enhancing health, resilience, and well-being for individuals and families. She teaches life skills like financial capability, disaster preparedness, and managing family transitions. As an Accredited Financial Counselor, Sara has provided financial counseling in gambling recovery programs and for military families, empowering clients to achieve financial stability and resilience.

Speaks English, fluenty.
Speaks English and Spanish, fluently.
Yvonne Hampton
Ph.D., AFC®

Dr. Yvonne Hampton holds a PhD and master's degrees in Personal Financial Planning, as well as an MBA, and a BA and MA in Economics. Additionally she holds a graduate certificate in Housing and Financial Counseling.

With over 15 years of experience in financial counseling, coaching, and therapy, Dr. Hampton has amassed an impressive body of work, inclusive of research and facilitating seminars, classes, and workshops in university, and corporate settings.

Speaks English, fluenty.
Speaks English and Spanish, fluently.