Final Order — VA-CUBA, INC and Ernesto Gonzalez

Index: OFR 2026 - 493
STATE OF FLORIDA
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL REGULATION
In Re:
VA-CUBA, INC, and
ERNESTO GONZALEZ,
Case Number: 137254
Respondents.
FINAL ORDER
This cause came on for consideration and final agency action. Upon review of the record and being othetwise fully advised in the premises, the Office of Financial Regulation ("Office") hereby finds:

1. The Office has jurisdiction over the subject matter of this case and the parties
   hereto.
2. The entry of this Final Order concludes the above-referenced matter.
   ORDERED:
   A. The Stipulation and Consent Agreement (Exhibit A) is hereby approved and incorporated by reference as if fully stated herein and is adopted as the Office's Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law. B. The parties shall comply with all terms of the Stipulation and Consent Agreement. DONE and ORDERED this ~ day of October, 2026, in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida.

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Final Order was furnished to Va-Cuba, Inc and Ernesto Gonzalez by U.S. Mail to 2994 NW 7th Street, Miami, FL 33125 and by electronic mail to emesto@vacuba.com on this gf l-\ day of October, 2026. gulation 14-8050 Email: Agency.Clerk@flofr.gov Tel: (850) 410-9889

STATE OF FLORIDA
OFFICE OF FINANCIAL REGULATION
In Re:
VA-CUBA, INC, and
ERNESTO GONZALEZ,
Respondents.
Exhibit A
Case Number: 137254
STIPULATION AND CONSENT AGREEMENT
The State of Florida, Office of Financial Regulation ("Office"), and VA-CUBA, INC and ERNESTO GONZALEZ ("Respondents"), in consideration of the mutual promises herein, recite, stipulate, and agree as follows:

1. Background. At all times material hereto, Va-Cuba, Inc, is and has been a Pait II
   Money Services Business in the State of Florida, having been issued license number FT20800046. At all times material, Ernesto Gonzalez is and has been the Comptroller and Sole Owner of Va￾Cuba, Inc. The Office conducted an examination (No. 134834) to ascertain Respondents' compliance with chapter 560, Florida Statutes. In lieu of initiating a fonnal proceeding, the pa1ties are herein resolving the matters at issue.
2. Jurisdiction. The Office is the state agency charged with the administration and
   enforcement of chapter 560, Florida Statutes, and the rules promulgated thereunder. The Office has jurisdiction to bring this administrative action against Respondents pursuant to chapter 560, Florida Statutes.
3. Findings. For purposes of this Stipulation and Consent Agreement, Respondents
   consent to the Office making the following findings:

a) Respondents failed to maintain reconciliation records, in violation of
section 560.21 l(l)(d), Florida Statutes.
4. Terms and Conditions. The pa1iies agree that the issues raised can be
expeditiously resolved without further litigation by the execution of this Stipulation and Consent Agreement. The paiiies acknowledge that they have read this Stipulation and Consent Agreement and fully understand the rights, obligations, terms, duties, and responsibilities with respect to its contents. Therefore, in compromise and settlement of the foregoing findings and in consideration of the Office's forbearance from fmiher litigation, Respondents agree to the following terms and conditions:
a. FUTURE COMPLIANCE. Respondents agree that they shall cease and desist from future violations of chapter 560, Florida Statutes, and the rules promulgated thereunder, and comply with all the provisions of chapter 560, Florida Statutes, and the rules promulgated pursuant thereto. b. ADMINISTRATIVE FINE. Respondents agree to pay the Office an administrative fine in the amount of One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00), to be paid at the time of the execution and delivery of this Stipulation and Consent Agreement. This administrative fine shall be submitted in the form of a wire, cashier's check or money order made payable to "Office of Financial Regulation". Such payment shall reference Case Number 137254 and shall be sent to the attention of Agency Clerk- c/o Margo A. Du Val, Post Office Box 8050, Tallahassee, Florida 32314-8050. Respondents acknowledge and agree that in accordance with section 215.31, Florida Statutes, regarding the deposit of monies, (i) the tendered fine or settlement check may be deposited in advance of full execution or acceptance of the Stipulation and Consent Agreement; and (ii) such deposit shall not be constrned as a final

acceptance of the Stipulation and Consent Agreement absent full execution thereof and entry of a Final Order adopting same.
5. Final Order. Respondents consent to the entry of a Final Order, which incorporates
the te1ms of this Stipulation and Consent Agreement. Respondents understand and agree that this Stipulation and Consent Agreement is subject to the final approval of the Office of Financial Regulation and the entry of the Final Order adopting such Agreement. In the event that the Final Order is not entered, this Stipulation and Consent Agreement shall be null and void. The Final Order incorporating this Stipulation and Consent Agreement constitutes final action by the Office for which the Office may seek enforcement pursuant to the provisions of chapters 560 and 120, Florida Statutes.
6. Waiver. By Respondents' consent to the entry of a Final Order with respect to this
proceeding, Respondents waive:
a) Any right to separately stated Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law; b) Any right to receipt of a Notice of Rights pursuant to chapter 120, Florida Statutes; c) Any right to an administrative hearing or issuance of a Recommended Order pursuant to chapter 120, Florida Statutes; and d) Any right to contest in any administrative forum or judicial proceeding (including, but not limited to, an appeal pursuant to section 120.68, Florida Statutes) the validity of any term, condition, obligation, or duty expressly created in this Stipulation and Consent Agreement and the Final Order.
7. Releases. Upon full execution of this Stipulation and Consent Agreement,
Respondents waive, release, and forever discharge the Office and its agents, representatives, and

employees from any and all causes of action, in law or in equity, which Respondents may have arising out of this matter. The Office accepts this release and waiver by Respondents on behalf of itself, its agents, representatives, and employees without acknowledging, and expressly denying, that any such right or cause of action may exist.
8. Failure to Comply. Respondents aclmowledge, concm, and stipulate that
Respondents' failure to comply with any of the terms, obligations, and conditions of this Stipulation and Consent Agreement, and the Final Order adopting it, is a violation of the written agreement and the Final Order entered pursuant to chapters 120 and 560, Florida Statutes. Such non-compliance may result in the issuance of an emergency cease and desist order. However, nothing herein shall be construed to limit Respondents' right to contest any finding or detennination of non-compliance.
9. Attorney's Fees. Each party herein shall be solely responsible for its separate costs
and attorney's fees inclmed in the prosecution, defense, or negotiations in this matter up to and including the entry of the Final Order adopting this Stipulation and Consent Agreement.
10. Severability. The parties agree that if any provision of this Stipulation and Consent
Agreement or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the Stipulation and Consent Agreement will be given effect without the invalid provision, and to this end, the provisions of this Stipulation and Consent Agreement are declared severable.
11. Counterparts. This Stipulation and Consent Agreement may be executed in any
number of counterpaiis, and by the paiiies in separate counterpaiis, each of which will be deemed to be an original but all of which together will constitute but one Stipulation and Consent Agreement. Copies of this Stipulation and Consent Agreement transmitted by facsimile or electronic mail shall have the same validity as if bearing an original signature.

12. Entire Agreement. This Stipulation and Consent Agreement represents the entire
    agreement by and between Respondents and the Office. Any alterations, variations, changes, modifications, or waivers of the provisions hereof shall be valid only when they have been reduced to writing, duly signed by the Office and Respondents hereto, attached to the original of this Stipulation and Consent Agreement, and subject to the approval of the Office. WHEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, the Office and Respondents execute this Stipulation and Consent Agreement for entiy of a Final Order on the last date executed below. [this ~pace intentionally left blank with signatures appearing on the follavving page]

VA-CUBA, INC:
Name: Ernesto Gonzalez
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Date: [)'1 /4 +b--P 7f - -=---7+---'-7+-----~- Title: Comptroller and Sole Owner Ernesto Gonzalez, as Comptroller and Sole Owner of Va-Cuba, Inc, BEFORE ME by means of lKl physical presence or D online notarization, has sworn ( or affirmed) that he has read and understands the foregoing agreement and voluntarily signed the same. SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me this ,., day of sek·lembef , 2026. -- J Check the appropriate box:
Personally known li2f
OR Produced Identification D
Type of identification produced D Driver's License D Passport D Other _____ _ (Do not include ID number)

ERNESTO GONZALEZ:
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Date: D °I / o tl {;LO:Ly --~-+,---1-,1----'--- Name: Ernesto Gonzalez State of Flori J.4,) County of t:/Jt:tn-1J'- Ot7~ Ernesto Gonzalez, BEFORE ME by means of jgJ physical presence or D online notarization, has sworn ( or affinned) that he has read and understands the foregoing agreement and voluntarily signed the same. SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me this_!}__ day of Gej?k/7Jk,- , 2026. Check the appropriate box:
Personally known [E"
OR Produced Identification D
Type of identification produced D Driver's License D Passport D Other ______ _ (Do not include ID number) OFFICE OF FINANCIAL REGULATION Bill Morin, Interim Director Division of Consumer Finance 10/6/2026 Date: