Strategic Wealth Management Services for Business Owners

Business owners need wealth strategies that protect liquidity, create passive income, and support long-term legacy planning. The CEO Fund helps accredited entrepreneurs access professionally managed mortgage note investments, IRA and 401(k) strategies, and real estate-backed opportunities designed to reduce property-management burdens while adding diversified, asset-backed cash flow to a broader financial plan for growth-focused owners.

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Our Wealth Management Services

Alternative wealth strategies for accredited business owners seeking passive, real estate-backed income and portfolio diversification.

Mortgage Fund Investing

Access professionally managed mortgage note investments backed by diversified real estate collateral, designed to create consistent passive income without the responsibilities of direct property ownership.

401(k) & IRA Strategy

Use self-directed IRA or 401(k) retirement funds to pursue tax-advantaged exposure to passive mortgage note income, supported by a dedicated investment strategy.

Real Estate Syndications

Participate in larger real estate development opportunities, including ground-up construction syndications such as the $20M Florida SUNRISE Project featuring homes, marina, and golf course plans.

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Our Structured Investor Onboarding Process

Clarify Goals and Eligibility

The process begins by reviewing your investment goals, accredited investor status, available capital, and desired account structure. This helps the team determine whether mortgage note investing, retirement account strategies, or syndication opportunities match your business-owner wealth plan.

Review Fund Documents Carefully

Meet the Fund Management Team

Invest Through the Selected Strategy

Receive Reporting and Distributions

The CEO Fund Difference

Why Choose The CEO Fund?

The CEO Fund combines alternative investment access with disciplined mortgage note expertise.

Passive Income

Mortgage note strategies aim to generate recurring payments without daily landlord responsibilities.

Asset Backing

Collateral-focused underwriting supports investments backed by diversified real estate assets across property types.

Experienced Team

Leadership brings decades of finance, capital raising, and real estate investment experience.

Nationwide Reach

500+ loans purchased across 50+ states demonstrate disciplined national sourcing and portfolio reach.

Meet The CEO Fund Team

Experienced fund leadership for accredited business owner investors.

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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

What is the typical fee for a wealth manager?

Traditional wealth managers often charge a percentage of assets under management, commonly around 0.50% to 1.50% annually, though fees vary by strategy, account size, and service level. Private funds and alternative investments may also include management fees, performance allocations, or fund expenses outlined in offering documents. Investors should review all disclosures before committing capital.

What is business wealth management?

Are these services only for accredited investors?

How does mortgage fund investing create passive income?

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

What types of assets back the investment strategy?

What is The CEO Fund onboarding process?

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Certified & Trusted

Awards and Recognition

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Certified Note Specialist

Specialized mortgage note investment credential.

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10+ Year Track Record

Established performance history in managed investments.

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500+ Loans Purchased

Proven mortgage note acquisition milestone.

Start Building Business Owner Wealth

Share your goals, investment timeline, and account structure. The CEO Fund team will help determine whether its real estate-backed strategies align with your objectives.

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.