Build passive, real estate-backed income through professionally managed asset development strategies designed for accredited investors. The CEO Fund combines mortgage fund investing, bulk portfolio acquisitions, real estate syndications, and retirement account strategies to help investors access diversified opportunities without the daily burden of owning, leasing, or managing property directly.
Explore diversified, real estate-backed strategies for passive income, portfolio growth, and tax-advantaged investing.
Invest in professionally managed mortgage portfolios backed by multifamily, single-family, commercial, and mobile home real estate, creating passive income potential without tenants, maintenance, or direct property management.
Access large-scale development and acquisition projects alongside experienced sponsors, including Florida construction syndications designed to provide fractional participation in institutional-quality real estate opportunities.
Benefit from bulk mortgage portfolio acquisitions supported by institutional relationships, deep due diligence, and more than $50 million in loan acquisition experience across diversified borrower exposure.
Diversify beyond real estate notes through asset-backed small business lending to contractors and established operators, with underwriting, servicing, and risk management handled by the fund team.
Use self-directed IRA or 401(k) accounts to pursue tax-advantaged real estate-backed income strategies, with guidance through account setup, documentation, and funding steps.
Get a transparent start with goal review, accreditation verification, investment documentation, funding coordination, quarterly reporting, and direct access to the fund management team.
Begin with a discussion about your income goals, risk profile, investment timeline, and account structure. The team also confirms accreditation requirements so the right asset development path can be matched to your objectives.
The CEO Fund helps accredited investors access professionally managed, real estate-backed opportunities.
Led by specialists with deep corporate finance, mortgage note, and real estate investment experience.
500+ loans purchased across 50+ states helps reduce reliance on one market.
Investments are structured around tangible real estate collateral and disciplined due diligence.
Access income-focused real estate strategies without tenants, repairs, or property management obligations.
Experienced fund leaders managing real estate-backed investment 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.
Asset development services help accredited investors access professionally managed, income-focused assets such as mortgage notes, real estate-backed loans, small business lending, and construction syndications. The CEO Fund focuses on acquiring and managing collateral-backed opportunities so investors can participate in cash-flow strategies without personally sourcing deals, underwriting borrowers, or managing properties.
Connect with our fund managers for clear next steps.
Specialized expertise in mortgage note investing.
Established history managing real estate-backed investments.
Broad experience acquiring diversified mortgage assets.
Tell us about your investment goals, accreditation status, and preferred account structure. Our fund management team will help you understand available opportunities 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.