Established in 2000, Nova Actuarial Associates is an independent actuarial consulting firm. Defined benefit plans can be rewarding for both the employer and employees when properly designed and administered. In that vein, we specialize in providing high-quality actuarial services and retirement plan administration. Our services are designed to keep costs reasonable without sacrificing service or quality. Our professional staff is extremely knowledgeable with a specific emphasis on customer service. Through our sister company Nova 401 ( k ) Associates, we provide services to 401 ( k ) plans.There are many facets to a defined benefit retirement plan and you need to be able to depend on an actuarial firm who not only knows how they work and who can answer your questions on technical issues, but who also knows how to communicate those things to you in understandable terms.In the last few years, Nova Actuarial Associates has emerged as an elite Third Party Administrator servicing the clients of the area's leading and most demanding financial advisors. In an ever-changing retirement plan environment, Nova helps firms get a handle on their retirement plan and reduce uncertainty and ambiguity. How? Read on...Our staff at Nova is known for its attention to detail and warm approach. We achieve this by placing an emphasis on explaining technical concepts in English, not jargon. We listen and make business owners, company officers, and HR staff feel comfortable with the administrative process.