Meet the Team
Real People. Committed to Your Success.
At Vaca Financial, we are a bilingual team based in Minnesota with roots in Ecuador.
We combine academic training, active professional licenses, and years of real-world experience helping families and businesses in our community organize their personal and business finances, manage their taxes, and protect their future.
We don’t just understand the United States financial system—we’ve experienced it firsthand as immigrants. That perspective allows us to support our clients with a personal approach, clear guidance, and without unnecessary technical jargon.
Founder and C.E.O
David Vaca
David was born in Ecuador and has more than 15 years of experience serving clients in Minnesota.
He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Augsburg University and a Master’s degree in Business Taxation from the University of Minnesota.
Before starting his own business in 2010, David worked at Wells Fargo in Mortgage Lending and later served as Controller at Mate Precision Technologies.
These experiences gave him a comprehensive understanding of both the banking system and business management.
David also holds Property & Casualty and Life & Health insurance licenses, allowing him to advise clients on taxes, financial planning, and asset protection—all under one roof.
Accounting Manager
Wendy Uruchima
Wendy was born in Ecuador and has 11 years of experience managing accounting and tax matters for individual and corporate clients in Minnesota.
She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Augsburg University, with a minor in International Business, as well as an Associate Degree from Minneapolis Community and Technical College.
She also completed specialized training in Income Tax Solutions at the University of Minnesota and holds a Property & Casualty insurance license. This complements her tax expertise with a broader perspective on protecting her clients’ financial well-being.
Accountant
Paulina Robles
Paulina was born in Ecuador and holds a degree in Accounting and Auditing from Universidad Central del Ecuador.
In Ecuador, she worked as an accountant for both public and private organizations, where she was responsible for preparing financial statements, balance sheets, and tax filings.
In Minnesota, she has more than four years of experience preparing tax returns and resolving tax-related matters, as well as handling workers’ compensation and business formation processes.
Her professional background is complemented by training in IFRS and customer service, allowing her to bring a rigorous, organized approach to every accounting process. She is bilingual in Spanish and English.