DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Trust Company of America, the only independent RIA custodian offering fully integrated real-time technology, consultative services and back office support built exclusively for RIAs, today announced the appointment of Debbie Wapensky to the position of Chief Financial Officer.<br /><br /><br />Debbie most recently served as Executive Vice President and CFO of Vectra Bank Colorado, where she was responsible for all aspects of capital, balance sheet and liquidity management. In addition to leading the bank’s financial operations, she was also closely involved in the implementation of technology, product pricing and development, regulatory compliance and the evaluation of operational efficiency throughout the organization. She was recognized by the Denver Business Journal as CFO of the Year in 2008.<br /><br />“With our dramatic growth over the past 24 months we are excited to have an individual of Debbie’s strength and acumen join our team,” said David Barry, CEO of Trust Company of America. “Debbie has a strong combination of sharp business skills, a broad background in regulatory compliance and a proven track record of helping companies grow.”<br /><br />Prior to Vectra Bank, Debbie served in senior positions at a variety of leading financial and technology companies. She began her career with Bank of America where she was a Vice President in the Corporate Development and Strategic Planning Department, supporting the CFO and other Group Executive Vice Presidents.<br /><br />Debbie is a CPA and a Board Member of the Downtown Denver Partnership Inc, and she served as Board Chair of the Denver Children’s Museum through 2010. She attended the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado and has a Masters in Business Administration from the Leonard N. Stern School of Business at NYU.<br /><br />About Trust Company of America<br />Since 1972, Trust Company of America (TCA) has been a champion of Registered Investment Advisors, dedicated to helping them realize their full potential. TCA is the only independent RIA custodian offering fully integrated real-time technology, consultative services and back office support built exclusively for RIAs. Headquartered in Colorado, TCA is a partner to advisors, providing the technology and support they need to manage their practices and clients’ financial futures. See more at: http://www.trustamerica.com. 