Redefining Wealth — Financial Purpose & Planning Services

Redefining Wealth — Financial Purpose & Planning Services helps accredited investors align long-term financial goals with real estate-backed passive income strategies. The CEO Fund combines mortgage note investing, retirement account planning, investor education, and structured onboarding to help qualified investors pursue cash flow, diversification, and wealth-building purpose without the day-to-day burdens of traditional property ownership.

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Our Redefining Wealth Services

Explore mortgage note investing, retirement account strategies, syndications, education, and structured onboarding for accredited investors.

Mortgage Fund Investing

Invest in diversified mortgage funds backed by real estate collateral, including residential, multifamily, commercial, mobile home park, and tax lien assets selected for cash-flow potential.

401(k) & IRA Strategy

Use self-directed retirement accounts to pursue tax-advantaged exposure to mortgage note income while coordinating strategy with custodians, advisors, and fund documentation requirements.

Investor Onboarding

Follow a structured path from document review to a fund management call, investment setup, and ongoing distribution updates based on the selected opportunity.

Real Estate Syndications

Access larger real estate development opportunities, including projects like the $20 million Florida SUNRISE Construction Syndication involving homes, a marina, and a golf course.

Investor Education

Review blogs, whitepapers, and event resources designed to help prospective investors understand note investing, fund strategy, and real estate-backed alternatives.

Portfolio Acquisitions

Benefit from the fund’s sourcing and acquisition of bulk mortgage note portfolios, supported by case studies and a nationwide investment acquisition strategy.

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Our Purpose-First Investment Process

Explore Your Wealth Objectives

Start by reviewing The CEO Fund’s materials, educational resources, and investment focus. This stage helps you understand mortgage notes, real estate collateral, eligibility expectations, and how the strategy may support your broader financial purpose.

Review Fund Documents Carefully

Speak With Fund Management

Complete Investment Setup

Receive Ongoing Portfolio Updates

The CEO Fund Difference

Why Choose The CEO Fund?

The CEO Fund combines disciplined investing, experienced leadership, and real estate-backed opportunities for accredited investors.

Certified Expertise

Led by Carlo Turner, a Certified Mortgage Investing Specialist with deep corporate finance experience.

Proven Volume

The fund has acquired 500+ loans across 50+ states through disciplined portfolio sourcing.

Diversified Assets

Investors gain exposure to multiple property types, markets, and real estate-backed income streams.

Managed Strategy

The team manages acquisitions, financing, development, and asset oversight so investors remain passive.

Meet The CEO Fund Team

Experienced fund leaders guiding real estate-backed investment strategies.

Portrait of Carlo Turner, Fund Manager and Certified Note Investing Specialist at The CEO Fund

Carlo Turner

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.

Portrait of Patrick Franz, Vice President and Executive Fund Manager at The CEO Fund

Patrick Franz

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.

Portrait of Desi Arnez, Director, CEO, President and Senior Fund Manager at The CEO Fund

Desi Arnez

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Patrice Washington's Redefining wealth?

Patrice Washington’s Redefining Wealth is a purpose-centered wealth philosophy that looks beyond money alone. It emphasizes alignment across life areas such as health, relationships, faith, work, environment, and finances. This page applies a similar purpose-first lens to financial planning by helping accredited investors evaluate real estate-backed income strategies through The CEO Fund’s mortgage note and alternative investment offerings.

What are the six pillars of wealth?

Who is eligible to invest with The CEO Fund?

How does mortgage note investing create passive income?

Can I use a self-directed IRA or 401(k)?

What happens during the investor onboarding process?

What risks should investors consider?

What educational resources are available before investing?

Still Have Investment Questions?

Connect with fund specialists for clear answers before taking your next step.

Certified & Trusted

Awards and Recognition

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Certified Note Specialist

Specialized expertise in mortgage note investing.

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10+ Year Track Record

Established history managing real estate-backed investments.

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500+ Loans Purchased

Proven acquisition volume across nationwide markets.

Start Redefining Your Wealth Strategy

Share your investment goals, retirement account interests, and questions. The CEO Fund team will help clarify next steps and available resources.

Contact Us Today

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.