Investor Onboarding
A transparent onboarding path covering goal discussion, accreditation verification, investment documentation, account funding, quarterly distributions, and continued access to the fund management team.
Capital Wealth Management — Fiduciary Services from The CEO Fund helps accredited investors pursue passive, real estate-backed income through professionally managed mortgage funds, retirement account strategies, and private investment opportunities. With transparent onboarding, ongoing reporting, and experienced fund leadership, investors gain access to diversified assets without the day-to-day responsibilities of traditional property ownership.

Explore real estate-backed investment services designed for accredited investors seeking passive income and transparent fund management.
A transparent onboarding path covering goal discussion, accreditation verification, investment documentation, account funding, quarterly distributions, and continued access to the fund management team.
Tax-advantaged strategies using self-directed IRA and 401(k) accounts to pursue real estate-backed passive income while reducing reliance on traditional market volatility.
Professionally managed investments in Grade A–C mortgage funds backed by multifamily, single-family, commercial, and mobile home real estate across the United States.
Access to large-scale development and acquisition projects, including Florida construction syndications designed for passive participation and long-term appreciation potential.
Bulk acquisition of mortgage portfolios using institutional relationships, rigorous due diligence, and discount purchasing strategies to strengthen risk-adjusted investor returns.
Educational resources, webinars, case studies, and articles that help investors understand note grades, due diligence, cash flow, and passive income strategies.

Schedule an introductory call with The CEO Fund’s management team to discuss your income goals, investment timeline, account preferences, and accreditation status. This helps determine whether the fund’s real estate-backed strategy aligns with your broader wealth objectives.
The CEO Fund combines disciplined acquisition strategy with experienced, investor-focused fund management.
Led by certified mortgage investing expertise and decades of corporate finance experience.
Investments are supported by tangible real estate collateral and disciplined underwriting standards.
Portfolio exposure spans property types, borrower profiles, and markets across 50+ states.
Investors receive quarterly distributions, ongoing reporting, and access to the management team.
Experienced fund leadership for real estate-backed investors.
Fund Manager / Certified Note Investing Specialist
Carlo Turner serves as Sr. Fund Manager and Certified Note Investing Specialist at The CEO Fund, a role he has held since the fund's inception. with over 25+ years of experience in corporate finance, Carlo directly oversees the acquisition, financing, development, and delivery of the fund's assets. Prior to joining The CEO Fund, he worked as a Financier and Investment Banker specializing in Commodities, Stocks, and Bonds, consulting CFOs and hedge fund managers in securities transactions exceeding $100 million. His deep expertise in real estate-backed investments and mortgage fund acquisition has been instrumental in guiding the fund's growth strategy, helping accredited investors across the United States build consistent passive income streams backed by tangible real estate collateral.
Vice President & Executive Fund Manager
Patrick Franz serves as Vice President and Executive Fund Manager at The CEO Fund, part of the Everley Mae Capital Group. With 25 years of experience in capital raising and investor relations, Patrick guides the development of new financial alliances and manages strategic partnerships across both fundraising and asset acquisition. Over the past five years, he has specialized in the acquisition, asset management, and disposition of performing and non-performing first lien mortgage funds. Patrick is also actively involved in apartment housing development and large land development projects throughout Central and East Coast Florida. He previously co-founded ACI Legacy Group, where he served as Chief Operating Officer.
Director, CEO / President & Senior Fund Manager
Desi Arnez serves as President, Senior Fund Manager, and Director/CEO of The CEO Fund, part of Everley Mae Fund LLC. With decades of experience in real estate investing, Desi leads a nationwide network that provides accredited investors with exclusive access to high-performing real estate alternatives. He specializes in cash-flow mortgage funds, managing substantial investments in both performing and non-performing real estate notes. Desi oversees multi-family development projects in Central Florida, land entitlement transactions statewide, and spearheads the landmark $20 Million SUNRISE Construction Syndication — a transformative project set to deliver 1,000 new homes, a Marina, and a Golf Course to the Florida community.
The CEO Fund provides investor-focused fund management built around mortgage fund investing, retirement account strategies, real estate-backed opportunities, and transparent reporting. The goal is to help accredited investors evaluate passive income opportunities backed by tangible collateral while understanding documentation, distributions, account funding options, and the fund’s ongoing management approach.
Connect with our fund managers for clear, investor-focused guidance.
Specialized expertise in mortgage note investing.
Established record managing real estate-backed assets.
Broad acquisition history across nationwide markets.
Share your investment goals, accreditation status, and preferred account structure so our team can guide your next step.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (888) 508-1143. You can also send us a quick email at theceofund.fl@gmail.com.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (888) 508-1143. You can also send us a quick email at theceofund.fl@gmail.com.