IRA Strategy
Use self-directed retirement accounts to access real estate-backed income strategies. The CEO Fund helps investors understand setup steps, documentation, and tax-advantaged participation options for IRA and 401(k) capital.
Build lifelong wealth with The CEO Fund’s financial planning services for accredited investors seeking real estate-backed passive income. Our team helps you evaluate mortgage fund investing, self-directed IRA and 401(k) strategies, syndications, and portfolio diversification opportunities with transparent onboarding, ongoing reporting, and experienced fund management focused on consistent cash flow without traditional property ownership burdens.

Explore real estate-backed financial planning strategies designed for passive income, diversification, and long-term wealth building.
Use self-directed retirement accounts to access real estate-backed income strategies. The CEO Fund helps investors understand setup steps, documentation, and tax-advantaged participation options for IRA and 401(k) capital.
Invest in professionally managed mortgage portfolios backed by diversified real estate assets. Investors pursue passive income while the team handles underwriting, acquisition, servicing, and portfolio oversight.
Access large-scale development and acquisition projects through fractional participation. Syndications offer exposure to institutional-quality real estate opportunities with professional management and long-term appreciation potential.
Benefit from institutional relationships and due diligence used to acquire mortgage portfolios in bulk. Discounted acquisitions can create diversified borrower exposure and stronger risk-adjusted return potential.
Get clear guidance through the accreditation, documentation, and funding process. Investors can fund directly or through eligible self-directed retirement accounts with support from the fund team.
Learn the fundamentals of note investing, due diligence, risk management, and passive income strategies through webinars, eBooks, case studies, articles, and expert-led educational resources.

Begin with a conversation about your income goals, retirement account options, accreditation status, and preferred investment timeline. The team explains available strategies and helps identify which real estate-backed opportunities may fit your broader wealth plan.
The CEO Fund combines specialized note expertise with transparent investor support.
Led by a Certified Note Investing Specialist with deep mortgage fund and corporate finance expertise.
A 10+ year record and 500+ loans purchased support disciplined investment execution.
Portfolio exposure spans 50+ states, multiple property types, and varied borrower profiles.
Investors receive education, reporting, and direct team access throughout the relationship.
Experienced fund managers guiding disciplined real estate-backed strategies.
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 financial planning strategies built around real estate-backed income opportunities for accredited investors. Services include mortgage fund investing, self-directed IRA and 401(k) strategies, real estate syndications, investor education, and structured onboarding. The goal is to help investors pursue passive income and diversification without directly managing tenants, repairs, or property operations.
Connect with our fund managers for clear answers before investing.
Specialized leadership in mortgage note investment strategy.
A decade-plus record managing real estate-backed investments.
Proven acquisition history across diversified mortgage assets.
Share your investment goals, accreditation status, and preferred account structure. Our team will explain available strategies, documentation steps, and next actions clearly.
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.