Mortgage Fund Investing
Invest in carefully selected performing mortgage funds backed by real estate collateral, including multifamily, single-family, commercial, mobile home park, and tax lien assets.
Understanding the right NAICS classification is essential when evaluating wealth management, investment advisory, and portfolio management activities. This page explains the most relevant wealth management services code while introducing The CEO Fund’s real estate-backed investment approach for accredited investors seeking passive income, diversification, and professionally managed alternatives to traditional property ownership.

Explore real estate-backed wealth strategies, investor education, retirement planning options, and managed mortgage note opportunities.
Invest in carefully selected performing mortgage funds backed by real estate collateral, including multifamily, single-family, commercial, mobile home park, and tax lien assets.
Use self-directed IRA or 401(k) retirement funds to pursue passive, tax-advantaged mortgage note income while diversifying beyond traditional market exposure.
Access larger real estate development opportunities, including ground-up construction syndications such as the $20 million SUNRISE Project in Florida.
Follow a clear investment path from fund document review to a management team call, funding, and scheduled investor cash distributions.
Review blogs, whitepapers, and events designed to help prospective investors understand mortgage note investing, fund strategy, and risk considerations.
Benefit from a disciplined strategy for sourcing and acquiring bulk mortgage note portfolios, supported by historical acquisition case studies and due diligence.
The CEO Fund helps accredited investors understand where wealth management services fit within NAICS classifications while offering real estate-backed alternatives to conventional portfolio strategies. Through mortgage note investing, retirement account strategies, syndications, and education, the fund emphasizes passive income, collateral-backed diversification, and professional asset management supported by a 10+ year track record.

The CEO Fund combines specialized note expertise with disciplined real estate-backed investment management.
A 10+ year history supports disciplined acquisition, management, and investor communication.
Carlo Turner brings certified note investing expertise and 15+ years in corporate finance.
Investments span multifamily, single-family, commercial, tax liens, and markets across 50+ states.
Investors pursue real estate-backed income without managing tenants, toilets, or tiles.
Experienced fund leaders managing real estate-backed investment opportunities.
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.
The most relevant current NAICS code for a wealth management advisor is typically 523940, Portfolio Management and Investment Advice. This classification generally covers businesses that provide customized investment advice, portfolio oversight, financial planning, and wealth management guidance. If the business also sells insurance, performs tax preparation, or operates as a bank or broker-dealer, additional or different NAICS codes may apply.
Get clear answers about codes, eligibility, and investment options.
Specialized credential for mortgage note investing expertise.
Established operating history managing real estate-backed assets.
Demonstrated acquisition experience across diversified mortgage loans.
Share your investment goals or NAICS classification question, and The CEO Fund team will respond with clear 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.