Cultivating Wealth — Financial Planning Services

Build a smarter path toward long-term wealth with The CEO Fund’s real estate-backed financial planning services. Designed for accredited investors, our approach combines mortgage note investing, IRA and 401(k) strategy, and professionally managed alternatives that create passive income without the day-to-day demands of traditional property ownership.

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Our Financial Planning Services

Explore passive, real estate-backed investment strategies designed for accredited investors seeking income, diversification, and long-term wealth.

Mortgage Fund Investing

Invest in professionally selected Grade A–C performing mortgage funds backed by real estate assets, designed to generate passive cash flow without direct property management responsibilities.

401(k) & IRA Strategy

Use self-directed IRA or 401(k) funds to pursue tax-advantaged exposure to passive mortgage note income, with a strategy built around retirement-focused real estate alternatives.

Real Estate Syndications

Access larger real estate development opportunities, including ground-up construction syndications such as the $20M Sunrise Project in Florida with homes, marina, and golf course plans.

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Our Investor Onboarding Process

Review Fund Materials and Eligibility

Start by reviewing The CEO Fund’s investment materials, whitepaper, and fund documents. This helps you understand the strategy, asset focus, investor eligibility, distribution model, and how mortgage notes differ from traditional real estate ownership.

Consult With Fund Management

Complete Investment Documentation

Participate in Managed Assets

Receive Updates and Distributions

The CEO Fund Difference

Why Choose The CEO Fund?

The CEO Fund brings specialized expertise to alternative real estate-backed wealth strategies.

Track Record

A 10+ year track record supports disciplined real estate-backed investment management.

Experienced Team

Leadership combines corporate finance, capital raising, mortgage notes, and real estate development expertise.

Diversification

Investors gain exposure across 50+ states and multiple real estate asset types.

Passive Income

Strategies aim to reduce landlord burdens while supporting monthly passive income potential.

Meet The CEO Fund Team

Experienced fund leadership guiding real estate-backed investment strategies.

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Carlo Turner

Fund Manager / Certified Note Investing Specialist

Carlo Turner serves as Fund Manager and Certified Note Investing Specialist at The CEO Fund, a role he has held since the fund's inception. With more than 15 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 billion. His deep expertise in real estate-backed investments and mortgage note 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.

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Patrick Franz

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 notes. 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.

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Desi Arnez

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 notes, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the 7 stages of wealth?

The 7 stages of wealth are often described as financial dependence, solvency, stability, security, independence, freedom, and abundance. For accredited investors, moving through these stages typically requires disciplined savings, strategic asset allocation, tax-aware planning, and income-producing investments. The CEO Fund focuses on real estate-backed mortgage note strategies that may support later-stage goals like passive income and generational wealth.

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Still Have Investment Questions?

Speak with our fund team about eligibility, strategy, and next steps.

Certified & Trusted

Awards and Recognition

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Certified Note Specialist

Specialized expertise in mortgage note investing.

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10+ Years Track Record

Established record across market cycles.

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500+ Loans Purchased

Extensive loan acquisition and management experience.

Start Building Real Estate-Backed Wealth

Share your investment goals and our team will help you understand available opportunities, eligibility, and next steps.

Contact Us Today

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.