Investor Onboarding
A structured investor pathway that includes signup, fund document review, a call with the management team, investment completion, and quarterly cash distribution expectations.
Explore wealth management strategies designed for accredited investors seeking passive income, real estate-backed diversification, and alternatives to traditional property ownership. The CEO Fund helps investors evaluate mortgage note investing, retirement account strategies, syndications, and education resources through a professionally managed platform focused on transparency, asset-backed opportunities, and long-term generational wealth building.

Explore diversified, real estate-backed investment strategies built for accredited investors seeking passive income and long-term wealth.
A structured investor pathway that includes signup, fund document review, a call with the management team, investment completion, and quarterly cash distribution expectations.
Dedicated retirement account strategies help eligible investors use self-directed IRA or 401(k) funds for passive, tax-advantaged exposure to mortgage note income.
Core investment access to carefully selected Grade A–C performing mortgage funds backed by multifamily, single-family, commercial, mobile home park, and tax lien assets.
Larger real estate development syndications, including Florida construction opportunities like the SUNRISE Project, offer access to ground-up projects with substantial community impact.
Free blogs, whitepapers, and events help prospective investors understand mortgage note investing, passive income strategies, fund structure, and real estate-backed diversification.
Strategic sourcing and acquisition of bulk mortgage note portfolios supports the fund’s diversified holdings, with case studies demonstrating past acquisition activity.

We begin by understanding your income goals, accredited investor status, retirement account options, and interest in real estate-backed alternatives. This helps determine which fund strategies or educational resources are most relevant.
The CEO Fund combines specialized mortgage note expertise with disciplined real estate-backed investment management.
Led by a Certified Mortgage Investing Specialist with deep corporate finance and note expertise.
A 10+ year track record supports disciplined acquisition, management, and investor-focused strategy.
Portfolios span property types and 50+ states to reduce concentration risk.
Investors pursue cash flow without tenants, toilets, tiles, or property management burdens.
Experienced leadership in mortgage notes and real estate-backed investing.
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.
Common wealth strategies include diversifying across asset classes, generating passive income, using tax-advantaged retirement accounts, managing risk through collateral-backed investments, and aligning liquidity with long-term goals. The CEO Fund focuses on real estate-backed mortgage notes, syndications, and IRA or 401(k) strategies that may help accredited investors pursue income without direct property management.
Connect with our fund team for clear guidance.
Specialized expertise in mortgage note investing.
Established record across real estate-backed investments.
Proven experience acquiring diversified mortgage assets.
Share your investment goals, retirement account questions, or interest in mortgage note opportunities. Our team will help you understand next steps, fund documentation, and suitability considerations.
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.