Wealth Strategies — Financial Planning Services

Explore wealth strategies built for accredited investors seeking passive income, real estate-backed diversification, and alternatives to traditional property ownership. The CEO Fund helps qualified investors evaluate mortgage note investing, self-directed retirement account strategies, and private real estate opportunities designed to support long-term cash flow, portfolio resilience, and generational wealth planning without tenants, toilets, or tiles.

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Our Wealth Strategy Services

Strategic real estate-backed investment options for accredited investors seeking passive income, diversification, and long-term wealth planning.

Mortgage Fund

Invest in carefully selected mortgage notes backed by real estate assets, including residential, multifamily, commercial, mobile home park, and tax lien opportunities designed for passive cash-flow potential.

IRA Strategy

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

Real Estate Syndications

Access larger real estate development opportunities, including ground-up projects such as the $20 million Sunrise Project in Florida involving homes, a marina, and a golf course.

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Our Investor Onboarding Process

Review Fund Documents First

Begin by reviewing the fund materials, investment approach, eligibility standards, and risk disclosures. This step helps you understand how mortgage notes, real estate collateral, and passive income objectives fit within your broader wealth strategy.

Schedule a Strategy Call

Complete Account Setup

Receive Ongoing Updates

The CEO Fund Difference

Why Choose The CEO Fund?

The CEO Fund combines experience, structure, and real estate-backed investment discipline.

Certified Expertise

A Certified Mortgage Investing Specialist helps guide fund strategy, acquisition standards, and investor education.

Asset-Backed

Mortgage notes are backed by tangible real estate collateral across varied property types and markets.

Nationwide Reach

The fund has purchased 500+ loans across 50+ states, supporting broad geographic diversification.

Truly Passive

Investors can pursue cash flow without handling tenants, toilets, tiles, or property operations.

Meet The Fund Team

Experienced fund leadership guiding real estate-backed wealth strategies.

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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 a wealth strategy?

A wealth strategy is a coordinated plan for growing, protecting, and distributing capital over time. For accredited investors, it may include income-producing assets, tax-advantaged accounts, diversification, risk controls, and legacy planning. The CEO Fund focuses on real estate-backed mortgage note strategies designed to create passive income without direct property management responsibilities.

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Connect with experienced fund managers for clear next steps.

Certified & Trusted

Awards and Recognition

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Certified Note Specialist

Fund leadership with specialized mortgage note expertise.

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10+ Year Track Record

Established history managing real estate-backed investments.

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500+ Loans Purchased

Proven mortgage note acquisition and management scale.

Start Building Your Wealth Strategy

Reach out to discuss eligibility, investment documents, strategy alignment, and next steps with The CEO Fund team.

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.