Amir Heshmatpour joins California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Local Politicians, Top Industry Figures to Co-Chair Summit BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Aug. 25 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- AFH Holding & Advisory, a leading financial advisory and management consulting firm, today announced that its founder and managing director, Amir Heshmatpour, will join Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Congresswoman Dr. Judy Chu, San Gabriel City Mayor Albert Huang, along with prominent Chinese entrepreneurs, in delivering the opening remarks at the 2010 U.S.-China Real Estate Summit, August 26 at 9 a.m. The 2010 U.S.-China Real Estate Summit, August 25 through August 27 at the San Gabriel Hilton Hotel, gathers real estate industry leaders and government officials from both countries to discuss the current economic environment, sustainable development and deal making for foreign investors of U.S. real estate. "With a gradually improving economic climate contrasted against a challenged real estate sector, this conference comes at an opportune time to discuss evolving trends related to the U.S. and China markets," said Heshmatpour, managing director of AFH Holding & Advisory. "At a time when concerns are beginning to emerge in China, we are now seeing increased interest among Chinese companies to acquire international assets to diversify and further grow their businesses." Mr. Heshmatpour has led AFH Holding & Advisory since 2003, advising numerous China-based companies on capital formation strategies and providing strategic counsel on growth plans. He was recognized as "Businessman of the Year" by the National Republican Congressional Committee in 2003, where he also served as Head of the Republican Congressional Business Advisory Council. More information about the summit please visit: http://uschinasummit.com/en/index.php 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 to a United States-listed public company. 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 CONTACT INFORMATION Amir Heshmatpour Managing Director Email: amir@afhholdingandadvisory.com Tel: +1-310-300-3431 Matt Sheldon PondelWilkinson Email: msheldon@pondel.com Tel: +1-310-275-5975 Web: http://www.pondel.com