Investor Onboarding
A transparent onboarding path helps accredited investors schedule a fund call, verify eligibility, complete documentation, and fund accounts directly or through qualified retirement structures.
Explore real estate-backed financial services designed for accredited investors seeking passive income, portfolio diversification, and alternatives to traditional property ownership. The CEO Fund provides professionally managed mortgage fund investing, retirement account strategies, syndication access, and asset-backed lending opportunities supported by rigorous underwriting, transparent onboarding, and experienced fund leadership.

Explore private financial solutions centered on mortgage funds, real estate collateral, retirement strategies, and passive income opportunities.
A transparent onboarding path helps accredited investors schedule a fund call, verify eligibility, complete documentation, and fund accounts directly or through qualified retirement structures.
Use self-directed IRA or 401(k) accounts to pursue tax-advantaged exposure to real estate-backed mortgage fund investments and recurring distributions.
Invest in professionally managed Grade A–C mortgage funds backed by diversified real estate assets, designed for passive income without property management demands.
Diversify through asset-backed lending to contractors and established operators, with underwriting, servicing, collateral review, and risk management handled by the fund team.
Access large-scale development and acquisition projects alongside experienced sponsors, including Florida construction syndications with long-term appreciation potential.
Leverage institutional relationships and due diligence expertise to acquire mortgage portfolios in bulk, creating diversified borrower exposure and potential built-in equity.
The CEO Fund helps accredited investors access private, real estate-backed financial solutions without the operational burden of owning property. Through mortgage fund investing, syndications, retirement account strategies, and asset-backed lending, investors can pursue passive income, diversification, and generational wealth planning with professional underwriting, ongoing reporting, and direct access to experienced fund managers.

A disciplined mortgage fund platform built for accredited investors seeking real estate-backed alternatives.
Led by a Certified Note Investing Specialist with extensive corporate finance and mortgage expertise.
Investments emphasize real estate collateral, diversified borrowers, and disciplined underwriting standards.
500+ loans acquired across 50+ states provide broad exposure beyond single-market risk.
Designed for income without tenants, toilets, repairs, or direct property management.
Experienced fund leaders with finance and real estate expertise.
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.
An example of contingent capital is a reserve or financing structure that becomes available when certain conditions occur, such as a market disruption, liquidity need, or portfolio opportunity. In an investment context, capital may be positioned to acquire discounted mortgage assets, fund real estate-backed loans, or support syndication opportunities when underwriting standards are met.
Speak with fund management about eligibility, strategy, and next steps.
Certified expertise in mortgage note investing.
Proven investment fund performance history.
Extensive mortgage loan acquisition experience.
Share your investment goals, accreditation status, and preferred strategy. Our fund management team will respond with next steps, documentation guidance, and available opportunities.
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.