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CFA Appoints Executive Director

Brian Ballo Joins Firm

Los Angeles, California – April 5, 2008– Peter Heydenrych, CEO of Corporate Finance Associates (CFA) a leading middle-market mergers and acquisitions firm, announced today that Brian Ballo has joined the firm to fill the newly created Executive Director position at the Los Angeles headquarters.

"Brian embodies the kind of drive and expertise that distinguishes CFA in the marketplace," noted Peter Heydenrych, the CEO/Chairman of CFA. "He brings a broad range of experience in corporate finance and the entrepreneurial spirit that defines the culture at CFA. I’m pleased to have him join our team."

Commenting on his new position, Ballo said, "I am excited and pleased to have the opportunity to serve as CFA's Executive Director, and I look forward to building on the firm's middle-market expertise and the strong position that CFA has achieved in today's market.

As Executive Director Brian will focus on forging national and international strategic alliances that generate new M&A sell-side, buy-side, and financing transactions for CFA. He is based at CFA's headquarters in Laguna Hills, California.

Brian's diversified professional background includes 10 years as a corporate finance investment banker (Marino Capital Partners; Hunter Wise Financial Group), 15 years as a business attorney (General Counsel roles), and 4 years as a real estate investment banker (U.S. Realty Capital; SCI Investments). His experience is primarily in the high technology, Internet, software, and real estate industries.

As CFA's corporate development ambassador, Brian’s mission is to increase brand awareness of CFA as a leading middle-market investment banking services firm. He is active in leveraging CFA’s size, industry expertise and localized hands-on service model to build cross-referral relationships that increase deal flow. From a global perspective, his mandate includes expanding CFA’s reach into India, China and the emerging markets.

About Corporate Finance Associates
Corporate Finance Associates is a major investment banking services firm, with over 30 offices providing privately held companies with a wide range of financial advisory services and access to capital resources. From project inception to completion a senior principal guides clients through every challenge, advocates on their behalf, and leverages CFA's experience and extensive resources.

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