John H. Bluher Joins AFH Holding & Advisory

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Nov. 5, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- AFH Holding & Advisory, a leading financial advisory and management consulting firm, announced today that John H. Bluher was named Managing Director. He will be responsible for managing transactions, business development and assisting with public company board representation and corporate structuring for companies AFH advises.

Bluher most recently raised capital and co-managed a private equity portfolio focused on oil and gas investments, and acted as investment banker and special financial advisor to the AARP Mutual Fund Board of Trustees in a platform divestiture.  He served as Managing Director and General Counsel at Lehman Brothers, Inc. (LEH) Investment Management Division, and later Global Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, and Managing Director of Neuberger Berman. Prior to Lehman, he was General Counsel and Director of Risk at Janus Capital, Inc. (JNS), Knight Trading, Inc. (NITE), and General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer Sun America Inc. (SAI—AIG) and Prudential Securities. From 1987 until 1992, Bluher was senior counsel for the Division of Enforcement at the Securities and Exchange Commission.

"John is highly experienced in advising on mergers and acquisitions.  His key insights into valuing assets and performing due diligence on companies' assets and debt will be of tremendous value to our clients," said Amir Heshmatpour, AFH Principal and Managing Partner. "I look forward to working with John as AFH continues its rapid growth."

Bluher is a specialist in fund formation and fund management. His experience also includes negotiating transactions and purchases, and sales of assets and properties on a global basis. He has deep experience in creating and implementing corporate governance plans, working in the corporate board room, and as director of risk, developing internal audit programs and insurance programs for public companies.

Bluher holds BS and JD degrees from the University of Wyoming. He has served on the boards of ICI Mutual Insurance Company, the NASDAQ Chairman's Advisory Board, Cherry Hills Founders Group, Inc., and the University of Wyoming, College of Law Advisory Board. Bluher is a frequent speaker at financial services industry meetings and conferences.

About AFH Holding & Advisory, LLC

AFH Holding & Advisory, LLC is a leading integrated financial advisory and consulting firm serving U.S. and international clients who seek capital formation and business strategies including the preparation and implementation of alternative public offerings, PIPE financing, acquisitions, corporate governance development, regulation and compliance, among other services, all executed concurrently to provide a seamless transition from private to public status. By delivering objective thinking, proven practices and best-of-breed partners, AFH helps clients achieve their specific development and financial goals. AFH maintains offices in Beverly Hills, California and Shanghai, China. http://afhholdingandadvisory.com

SOURCE AFH Holding & Advisory, LLC

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