IRA Strategy
Understand how self-directed IRA and 401(k) structures may affect investment income, reporting, and tax-advantaged planning while pursuing real estate-backed passive income strategies.
Get clear, practical Income Withholding Services & Support for investment distributions, retirement account structures, and tax documentation questions. The CEO Fund helps accredited investors understand how withholding concepts may apply to passive income, self-directed IRA or 401(k) investing, and quarterly reporting—so you can stay informed while coordinating confidently with your tax professional.

Support for investors navigating income reporting, withholding concepts, retirement accounts, and passive distribution documentation.
Understand how self-directed IRA and 401(k) structures may affect investment income, reporting, and tax-advantaged planning while pursuing real estate-backed passive income strategies.
Get step-by-step help reviewing goals, verifying accreditation, completing documents, and preparing for funding so your investment setup is clear from the start.
Access plain-language resources, webinars, case studies, and direct team guidance that explain income concepts, note investing, reporting, and passive cash flow considerations.

We begin by learning how you plan to invest, whether through a taxable account, entity, self-directed IRA, or 401(k). This helps identify the reporting and withholding topics most relevant to your structure.
The CEO Fund combines investment experience, reporting discipline, and investor education.
Led by a Certified Note Investing Specialist with deep mortgage investment expertise.
10+ year track record supporting accredited investors through real estate-backed income strategies.
Ongoing reporting and educational resources help investors stay organized for advisor conversations.
Support for self-directed IRA and 401(k) strategies designed around tax-advantaged investing.
Experienced fund managers supporting informed investor decisions.
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.
Income withholding generally means money is held back from a payment before the recipient receives it. In an investment context, this may relate to tax withholding, retirement account rules, or required reporting on distributions. The CEO Fund helps investors understand documentation, distribution timing, and account structure considerations, while recommending that final tax treatment be confirmed with a qualified tax professional.
Connect with our investor support team for clear next steps.
Specialized expertise in mortgage note investing.
Established investment management history and investor support.
Broad diversification across U.S. mortgage assets.
Share your income withholding or investment distribution questions, and our team will help you understand the next steps and available resources.
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.