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Our
Story

Nova Advisory is born from the strategic merger of Pivotal Drive and Nova CPM. This union brings together two industry leaders with complementary strengths in technical prowess, financial transformation, and customer satisfaction. 

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At the heart of Nova Advisory is a shared ethos both firms swear by: excellence. We are deeply committed to handpicking only the industry's best, ensuring that every interaction, solution, and innovation exemplifies the unparalleled quality with which Nova Advisory has become synonymous.
 

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Mission

Our mission is to serve as dedicated allies for financial professionals, leveraging our industry expertise to create strategic pathways towards financial transformation.

 

We are committed to delivering a world-class experience, transforming financial perspectives, and unlocking unprecedented value for the individuals and organizations we work with. 

Our vision is to become the trusted guiding partner for financial professionals, empowering them to unlock extraordinary value and achieve financial transformation through our deep understanding, collaborative approach, and transformative strategies.

Vision

Our Team of Experts

An individual headshot of Andy Smetana, the Operations Director at Nova. In the photograph, Smetana is facing the camera with a professional demeanor, appearing confident and approachable.
An individual headshot of Andy Smetana, the Operations Director at Nova. In the photograph, Smetana is facing the camera with a professional demeanor, appearing confident and approachable.

Operations Director

Andy Smetana

An individual headshot of Kelley Simon-Cardoso, the Senior Specialist at Nova. In the photograph, Kelley is facing the camera and smiling.
An individual headshot of Kelley Simon-Cardoso, the Senior Specialist at Nova. In the photograph, Kelley is facing the camera and smiling.

Sr. Specialist

Kelley Simon-Cardoso

An individual headshot of Michael Zahorik, a Senior Specialist at Nova. In the photograph, Michael is facing the camera and smiling.
An individual headshot of Michael Zahorik, a Senior Specialist at Nova. In the photograph, Michael is facing the camera and smiling.

Sr. Specialist

Michael Zahorik

An individual headshot of Deb Romine, a Senior Specialist at Nova. In the photograph, Deb is facing the camera and smiling.
An individual headshot of Deb Romine, a Senior Specialist at Nova. In the photograph, Deb is facing the camera and smiling.

Sr. Specialist

Deb Romine

An individual headshot of Kristen Rapp, a Senior Manager at Nova. In the photograph, Kristen is smiling.
An individual headshot of Kristen Rapp, a Senior Manager at Nova. In the photograph, Kristen is smiling.

Senior Manager

Kristen Rapp

An individual headshot of Sal Messina, a Managing Partner at Nova. In the photograph, Sal is facing the camera and smiling, wearing a suit and tie.
An individual headshot of Sal Messina, a Managing Partner at Nova. In the photograph, Sal is facing the camera and smiling.

Managing Partner

Sal Messina

An individual headshot of Greg Hertling, Partner at Nova. In the photograph, Greg is facing the camera.
An individual headshot of Greg Hertling, Partner at Nova. In the photograph, Greg is facing the camera.

Partner

Greg Hertling

An individual headshot of Laurie Bumba, President at Nova. In the photograph, Laurie is facing the camera and smiling.
An individual headshot of Laurie Bumba, President at Nova. In the photograph, Laurie is facing the camera, smiling and wearing a blue blouse.

President

Laurie Bumba

An individual headshot of Susan Maron, Director at Nova. In the photograph, Susan is facing the camera and smiling.
An individual headshot of Susan Maron, Director at Nova. In the photograph, Susan is facing the camera and smiling.

Director

Susan Maron

An individual headshot of Jen Jessel, a Senior Specialist at Nova. In the photograph, Jen is facing the camera and smiling.
An individual headshot of Jen Jessel, a Senior Specialist at Nova. In the photograph, Jen is facing the camera and smiling.

Sr. Specialist

Jen Jessel

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Partner

Liz Weir

An individual headshot of Tom Abbate, Lead Architect at Nova. In the photograph, Tom is facing the camera and smiling and wearing a suit and tie.
An individual headshot of Tom Abbate, Lead Architect at Nova. In the photograph, Tom is facing the camera and smiling and wearing a suit and tie.

Lead Architect

Tom Abbate

Partners and Customers

We work with executives, accountants, and financial professionals from prominent national and global companies. Our approach is rooted in thoughtfulness and astute business acumen, enabling us to help them navigate complex data challenges and devise effective solutions using OneStream.

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