Build long-term wealth with professionally managed, real estate-backed investment strategies designed for accredited investors seeking passive income beyond traditional markets. The CEO Fund helps you access mortgage fund investing, retirement account strategies, syndications, and diversified asset-backed opportunities with transparent onboarding, ongoing reporting, and experienced fund management focused on consistent cash flow and generational wealth building.
Explore diversified real estate-backed strategies built for accredited investors seeking passive income and long-term wealth.
Access a professionally managed portfolio of Grade A–C mortgage funds backed by residential, commercial, multifamily, and mobile home real estate, designed to generate passive income without property management responsibilities.
Use self-directed IRA or 401(k) accounts to pursue tax-advantaged real estate-backed income. The team helps guide setup, documentation, and strategy alignment for retirement-focused investors.
Participate in large-scale real estate development and acquisition projects alongside experienced sponsors, including Florida construction opportunities designed for long-term appreciation and passive investor participation.
Benefit from institutional-style mortgage portfolio acquisitions purchased in bulk, often at discounts to face value, with rigorous due diligence supporting diversified exposure and risk-adjusted return potential.
Diversify beyond mortgage notes through asset-backed lending to contractors and established operators. These opportunities add complementary income streams secured by real collateral and professional underwriting.
Make confident decisions with free eBooks, webinars, case studies, and articles that explain mortgage notes, due diligence, passive income strategies, and real estate-backed investment fundamentals.
Start with a focused consultation to discuss your income goals, investment timeline, accreditation status, and preferred account structure. Our team explains available real estate-backed strategies and helps determine whether mortgage fund investing aligns with your broader wealth plan.
The CEO Fund combines specialized mortgage note expertise with disciplined real estate-backed investment management.
A 10+ year track record supports disciplined fund management and investor confidence.
Carlo Turner brings certified note investing expertise and decades of finance experience.
Portfolio exposure spans 50+ states, reducing reliance on any single market.
Investors pursue cash flow without tenants, toilets, tiles, or daily property operations.
Experienced fund managers guiding real estate-backed wealth 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.
Wealth management services help investors organize, grow, and protect capital through tailored strategies. At The CEO Fund, the focus is on real estate-backed alternatives, including mortgage fund investing, IRA and 401(k) strategies, syndications, and diversified asset-backed lending. The goal is consistent passive income, reduced direct property management burden, and long-term generational wealth creation.
Connect with our fund managers for clear, investment-focused guidance.
Certified specialist guiding mortgage note investments.
Experienced platform with proven investment history.
Proven scale across diversified mortgage assets.
Share your goals, accreditation status, and preferred investment timeline. Our team will help you understand available strategies, documentation, and next steps.
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.