Investor Onboarding
A transparent first step where investors discuss goals, verify accreditation, complete documentation, and choose direct funding or self-directed retirement account funding.
Family Eldercare Money Management Services from The CEO Fund help families and accredited investors evaluate real estate-backed income strategies with clarity, structure, and professional oversight. From self-directed IRA guidance to mortgage fund investing and investor education, our team supports long-term wealth planning with transparent documentation, diversified collateral-backed opportunities, and ongoing reporting designed to simplify confident financial decision-making.
Explore structured investment, retirement, education, and portfolio management services designed for accredited investors.
A transparent first step where investors discuss goals, verify accreditation, complete documentation, and choose direct funding or self-directed retirement account funding.
Guidance for investors using self-directed IRA or 401(k) accounts to pursue tax-advantaged, real estate-backed passive income strategies.
Access professionally managed mortgage funds backed by multifamily, single-family, commercial, and mobile home real estate assets across diversified markets.
The fund acquires mortgage portfolios in bulk using due diligence, institutional relationships, and performance criteria to support risk-adjusted returns.
Participate in larger real estate development and acquisition projects, including Florida construction syndications with long-term appreciation potential.
Educational resources, webinars, eBooks, articles, and case studies help investors understand note grades, due diligence, and passive income strategies.
Start with a conversation about your family wealth goals, income needs, retirement account options, and accreditation status. The team explains available investment structures and helps determine whether The CEO Fund’s real estate-backed approach aligns with your planning objectives.
The CEO Fund combines professional management, collateral-backed investing, and investor education.
Led by a Certified Note Investing Specialist with deep mortgage fund expertise.
500+ loans purchased across 50+ states creates broad collateral and borrower diversification.
Investors receive passive income potential without tenants, repairs, leasing, or property management burdens.
Documentation, education, reporting, and team access help investors make informed financial decisions.
Experienced fund leadership with deep real estate finance 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.
The CEO Fund focuses on professionally managed, real estate-backed investment opportunities for accredited investors seeking passive income and portfolio diversification. Services include mortgage fund investing, IRA and 401(k) strategy support, investor onboarding, education, and reporting. It is not positioned as a daily bill-pay, guardianship, or household budgeting service for seniors.
Get clear answers before choosing your next investment step.
Specialized expertise in mortgage note investing.
Established history managing real estate-backed investments.
Proven acquisition experience across diversified markets.
Tell us about your investment goals, retirement account structure, and questions. Our team will help you understand eligibility, next steps, documentation, and available money management options.
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.