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.
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.

Retirement income strategies built around self-directed accounts, mortgage notes, and professionally managed investor onboarding.
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.
Access carefully selected performing mortgage funds backed by real estate assets, designed to create cash flow without direct property ownership or landlord responsibilities.
Follow a structured investment path: review documents, schedule a call with the fund team, complete investment steps, and receive ongoing reporting and distributions.

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.
The CEO Fund combines professional management, real estate collateral, and alternative income strategies.
A 10+ year track record with 500+ loans purchased across nationwide markets.
Carlo Turner brings certified mortgage note investing expertise and deep corporate finance experience.
Invest through real estate-backed notes without managing tenants, repairs, vacancies, or property operations.
Portfolio exposure spans property types and 50+ states for broader investment diversification.
Experienced fund leadership for real estate-backed income strategies.
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.
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.
Get clear answers before choosing your retirement income strategy.
Specialized mortgage note investing expertise.
Established history across market cycles.
Extensive nationwide mortgage note acquisition experience.
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.
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.