Our Accounting Team

Maribel Salazar is a licensed CPA. She is the founder of Del Real Tax Group.  Maribel is a Certified Tax Coach.  Maribel was awarded 2015 Latinos “40 under 40” in Chicago and also 2016 “Top 20 Best Accountants in Chicago.”  She is a small business educator and presents for City of Chicago Small Businesses, UIC Entrepreneurs, Women Development Center and Accion Chicago among other.  Maribel earned a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Management Information Systems graduating Summa Cum Laude from the University of Houston in 2004. She continued her academic pursuits and earned a Master’s degree in Accounting with Tax Track graduating with Honors from the University of Houston in 2005.  Her favorite accounting/tax topics are accounting methods and tax planning for the small business owner.  Maribel’s hobbies are photography and reading.  She enjoys life by spending time with her children Pablo, Paulina and husband Roy.

Siham earned a bachelor’s degree with a double major in Accounting and Finance from Purdue University in 2011.She continued her academic pursuits and earned a Master’s degree in business administration graduating with honors from Purdue University.  She is also a CPA candidate. She is a registered member of the National Mortgage Licensing System and Registry under the Safe Act of 2008. During her school, she was an active member of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society. The things she loves most in life are cycling, reading, and hanging out with her family. With her extensive retail experience, Sophie enjoys working with clients and helping them with their needs.

Efrain is an accountant at Del Real Tax. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with a Minor in Finance from Ashford University, Graduating Summa Cum Laude in 2016. While attending university, Efrain served as president of Golden Key International Honour Society for two years. He also was a member of Phi Beta Lambda, where he competed with students across the country in topics of Accounting and Finance. Efrain’s hobbies are exploring the Chicago scenery and Chicago sports, specifically the Chicago Bulls.  He henjoys working with clients and helping them with their accounting.