Investor Onboarding
A transparent start-to-finish onboarding experience covering goal alignment, accreditation review, investment documentation, funding options, and ongoing reporting after your account is active.
Build passive income through professionally managed, real estate-backed fund strategies designed for accredited investors. The CEO Fund offers access to mortgage fund investing, retirement account strategies, bulk portfolio acquisitions, syndications, and diversified asset-backed lending, helping investors pursue consistent cash flow without the daily burdens of traditional property ownership.
Explore private fund services designed for passive, real estate-backed income and diversified investment exposure.
A transparent start-to-finish onboarding experience covering goal alignment, accreditation review, investment documentation, funding options, and ongoing reporting after your account is active.
Use self-directed IRA or 401(k) structures to pursue tax-advantaged exposure to mortgage fund investments while receiving guidance through setup and documentation.
Invest in professionally managed Grade A–C mortgage assets backed by multifamily, single-family, commercial, and mobile home real estate across the United States.
Diversify through asset-backed lending to contractors and established operators, with underwriting, servicing, collateral review, and risk management handled by the fund team.
Participate in large-scale real estate development and acquisition opportunities alongside experienced sponsors, including projects with long-term appreciation and passive ownership potential.
Benefit from institutional relationships and due diligence used to acquire mortgage portfolios in bulk, often creating diversified exposure and built-in equity opportunities.
The CEO Fund helps accredited investors access private, real estate-backed income opportunities without the operational friction of direct property ownership. Through mortgage fund investing, portfolio acquisitions, syndications, and retirement account strategies, investors gain professionally managed exposure to tangible collateral, diversified markets, and recurring income potential supported by experienced underwriting and fund oversight.
The CEO Fund combines experienced management, tangible collateral, and diversified private fund opportunities.
Led by a Certified Note Investing Specialist with deep mortgage fund expertise.
500+ loans purchased across 50+ states, supporting broad geographic and asset diversification.
Investors access monthly income potential without tenants, toilets, tiles, or property management.
10+ years of fund history backed by rigorous due diligence and professional oversight.
Experienced fund leaders focused on disciplined real estate-backed investing.
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 National Investment and Infrastructure Fund, or NIIF, is India’s sovereign-backed alternative investment platform focused on infrastructure and growth investments. The CEO Fund is separate from NIIF; it provides private investment fund services centered on real estate-backed mortgage funds, syndications, and asset-backed lending for accredited investors seeking passive income alternatives.
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Specialist expertise in mortgage note investing.
Established investment performance history and oversight.
Extensive portfolio acquisition experience nationwide.
Share your investment goals, accreditation status, and preferred account structure. Our team will help you understand available fund options and next steps.
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.