401(k) & IRA
Use self-directed IRA and 401(k) accounts to pursue real estate-backed income inside a tax-advantaged structure, with guidance on setup, funding, documentation, and long-term retirement planning.
Build a clearer path to real estate-backed passive income with The CEO Fund’s investment guidance, financial planning support, and portfolio analysis. Our team helps accredited investors evaluate mortgage fund investing, self-directed retirement strategies, syndications, and diversified asset-backed opportunities with transparent education, disciplined due diligence, and ongoing reporting designed for long-term wealth planning.
Explore real estate-backed strategies, retirement account planning, investor education, and portfolio analysis for accredited investors.
Use self-directed IRA and 401(k) accounts to pursue real estate-backed income inside a tax-advantaged structure, with guidance on setup, funding, documentation, and long-term retirement planning.
Participate in professionally managed mortgage fund portfolios backed by multifamily, single-family, commercial, and mobile home real estate, designed for passive income without direct property management.
Access large-scale development and acquisition opportunities alongside experienced sponsors, including Florida construction projects structured for passive participation and long-term appreciation potential.
Benefit from institutional relationships and disciplined due diligence used to acquire mortgage portfolios in bulk, often creating diversification, borrower exposure, and stronger risk-adjusted potential.
Diversify beyond real estate notes through asset-backed lending to contractors and established operators, with underwriting, servicing, collateral review, and risk management handled by the fund team.
Learn how note grades, due diligence, passive income, and mortgage-backed strategies work through eBooks, webinars, case studies, blogs, and guidance from experienced fund managers.
We begin with a focused conversation about your income goals, liquidity needs, retirement account options, and accreditation status. This helps our team identify whether mortgage fund investing, syndications, or other real estate-backed strategies align with your planning priorities.
The CEO Fund combines disciplined asset selection, experienced management, and transparent investor support.
Led by Carlo Turner, a Certified Note Investing Specialist with deep finance expertise.
A 10+ year track record with 500+ loans purchased across diversified markets.
Investors gain exposure to mortgage notes, syndications, business lending, and multiple property types.
Our team manages underwriting, servicing, reporting, and investor education from start to finish.
Experienced fund managers guiding real estate-backed income 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 real estate-backed investment planning for accredited investors seeking passive income alternatives. Guidance may include mortgage fund investing, self-directed IRA and 401(k) strategy, syndication participation, portfolio diversification, investor education, and cash-flow analysis. The goal is to help investors understand how asset-backed opportunities may fit within their broader wealth-building plan.
Connect with our fund managers for clear, practical guidance.
Recognized expertise in mortgage note investing.
Established fund history and investor discipline.
Portfolio experience across nationwide mortgage assets.
Share your investment goals, accreditation status, and preferred strategy focus. Our team will help you understand next steps, documentation, retirement account options, and available real estate-backed opportunities.
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.