Recognizing the heavy workload of HR professionals, Atessa Benefits. seeks ways to minimize the burden of managing your employee benefits programs. Originally established as Coty & Bruce Benefits, Inc. in 1989, Atessa is an employee benefits administration and consulting company based in San Diego, California. Atessa services businesses, large and small, from a wide range of industries across the United States. Our services form a logical and comprehensive package to help plan sponsors reduce retirement plan risk and expense, improve plan performance, and prepare employees for a successful retirement.