Supplemental 401(k) Plans & Income Solutions

Supplement your retirement strategy with passive income opportunities designed for self-directed 401(k) and IRA investors. The CEO Fund helps accredited investors access mortgage note investments backed by real estate collateral, creating monthly cash flow potential without managing tenants, toilets, or tiles. Explore a professionally managed approach to retirement income diversification.

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Our Supplemental 401(k) Plans & Income Solutions Services

Retirement income strategies built around self-directed accounts, mortgage notes, and professionally managed investor onboarding.

401(k) Strategy

Use eligible self-directed IRA or 401(k) retirement funds to pursue passive, tax-advantaged exposure to mortgage note income managed by experienced fund professionals.

Mortgage Investing

Access carefully selected performing mortgage funds backed by real estate assets, designed to create cash flow without direct property ownership or landlord responsibilities.

Investor Onboarding

Follow a structured investment path: review documents, schedule a call with the fund team, complete investment steps, and receive ongoing reporting and distributions.

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Our Investor Onboarding Process

Review Fund Materials And Eligibility

Start by reviewing The CEO Fund’s available resources, fund documents, investment focus, and eligibility expectations. This helps you understand how self-directed retirement funds may be positioned for mortgage note income.

Speak With Fund Management

Complete Documents And Funding

Receive Reporting And Distributions

The CEO Fund Difference

Why Choose The CEO Fund?

The CEO Fund combines professional management, real estate collateral, and alternative income strategies.

Track Record

A 10+ year track record with 500+ loans purchased across nationwide markets.

Certified Expertise

Carlo Turner brings certified mortgage note investing expertise and deep corporate finance experience.

Passive Income

Invest through real estate-backed notes without managing tenants, repairs, vacancies, or property operations.

Diversification

Portfolio exposure spans property types and 50+ states for broader investment diversification.

Meet The CEO Fund Team

Experienced fund leadership for real estate-backed income 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.

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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.

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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

Is a supplemental retirement plan a 401k?

A supplemental retirement plan is not always a 401(k). It can refer to any additional strategy used to build retirement income beyond a primary employer plan, including IRAs, self-directed accounts, deferred compensation, or alternative investments. The CEO Fund focuses on helping accredited investors use eligible self-directed IRA or 401(k) funds to access passive mortgage note income opportunities.

How can a 401(k) create supplemental income?

Who is eligible to invest with The CEO Fund?

What types of assets back the income strategy?

What is the investor onboarding process?

Is this investment truly passive?

Are mortgage note investments guaranteed?

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Still Have Retirement Income Questions?

Get clear answers before choosing your retirement income strategy.

Certified & Proven

Awards and Recognition

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Certified Note Specialist

Specialized mortgage note investing expertise.

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10+ Year Track Record

Established history across market cycles.

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500+ Loans Purchased

Extensive nationwide mortgage note acquisition experience.

Explore Supplemental Retirement Income Options

Share your retirement income goals, investment timeline, and preferred account type. Our team will explain the fund documents, onboarding path, and next steps for qualified accredited investors.

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.