Investor Onboarding
A structured onboarding path helps investors review documents, schedule a management call, complete investment steps, and understand quarterly cash distribution expectations.
The CEO Fund provides Private Equity Fund Administration Services designed to support accredited investors with structured onboarding, clear fund documentation, mortgage note portfolio oversight, and ongoing investor communication. Backed by a 10+ year track record, 500+ loans purchased, and experienced fund leadership, our administration approach helps investors pursue passive, real estate-backed income with confidence.

Structured administration support for onboarding, reporting, distributions, retirement accounts, and mortgage note investment communications.
A structured onboarding path helps investors review documents, schedule a management call, complete investment steps, and understand quarterly cash distribution expectations.
Administrative support for self-directed IRA and 401(k) investors seeking tax-advantaged exposure to passive mortgage note income through eligible retirement accounts.
Oversight and investor communication related to Grade A–C mortgage funds backed by diversified real estate collateral across residential, commercial, and tax lien assets.
Administrative coordination for larger development syndications, including investor communications around projects such as the $20M Sunrise Project in Florida.
Educational resources, whitepapers, blogs, and events help investors understand mortgage note investing, fund strategy, risk factors, and passive income opportunities.
Recordkeeping and administrative support for bulk mortgage portfolio acquisitions, helping document fund activity and support transparent investor communications.

We begin by helping investors review fund materials, eligibility considerations, and strategy details. This step gives accredited investors a clear understanding of the mortgage note fund structure before committing capital.
The CEO Fund combines experienced leadership, disciplined administration, and real estate-backed investment focus.
10+ years of fund activity supports informed administration and investor communication.
Fund leadership includes certified mortgage note expertise and extensive corporate finance experience.
500+ loans purchased across 50+ states provide broad diversification and portfolio insight.
Investors gain access to real estate-backed income without tenants, toilets, or tiles.
Experienced leadership behind disciplined fund operations.
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.
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.
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.
Fund administration in private equity refers to the operational support behind a fund, including investor onboarding, document management, capital activity tracking, reporting coordination, distribution support, and recordkeeping. For The CEO Fund, administration also supports mortgage note investment activity, helping accredited investors understand fund documents, quarterly communications, and passive income distributions tied to real estate-backed assets.
Connect with our fund team for clear, investor-focused guidance.
Specialized credential in mortgage note investing.
Established fund history supporting investor confidence.
Demonstrated experience across mortgage assets nationwide.
Submit your information and our team will help you understand fund documentation, eligibility, onboarding steps, and investor support 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.