Mortgage Funds
Invest in a professionally managed portfolio of Grade A–C mortgage funds backed by multifamily, single-family, commercial, and mobile home real estate assets across the United States.
Access professionally managed real estate-backed investment opportunities designed for accredited investors seeking passive income, portfolio diversification, and alternatives to traditional property ownership. The CEO Fund combines mortgage fund investing, syndications, IRA strategies, and disciplined asset acquisition to help investors participate in commercial real estate capital markets without tenants, toilets, or day-to-day management burdens.

Explore diversified real estate-backed capital strategies designed for accredited investors seeking passive income and professional management.
Invest in a professionally managed portfolio of Grade A–C mortgage funds backed by multifamily, single-family, commercial, and mobile home real estate assets across the United States.
Participate in institutional-quality development and acquisition projects, including large-scale Florida construction opportunities, with fractional access and passive investor participation alongside experienced sponsors.
Use self-directed IRA or 401(k) accounts to pursue tax-advantaged mortgage fund investing, with guidance through documentation, setup, and account funding steps.
Benefit from institutional relationships and rigorous due diligence used to acquire mortgage portfolios in bulk, often creating diversified borrower exposure and stronger risk-adjusted potential.
Add diversification through asset-backed small business lending to contractors and established operators, while the fund manages underwriting, servicing, and risk controls.
Access free eBooks, webinars, case studies, and articles that explain mortgage notes, due diligence, note grades, and passive income strategies.
The CEO Fund gives accredited investors access to commercial real estate capital markets through professionally managed mortgage funds, syndications, and asset-backed lending strategies. From its Miramar, Florida headquarters and nationwide investment footprint, the team identifies opportunities across 50+ states, emphasizing real estate collateral, portfolio diversification, disciplined underwriting, and passive income potential without traditional property management obligations.

The CEO Fund combines professional management, collateral-backed strategies, and transparent investor support.
Led by Carlo Turner, a Certified Note Investing Specialist with deep finance and mortgage expertise.
500+ loans purchased across 50+ states provide broad exposure beyond any single local market.
Mortgage funds are backed by tangible real estate collateral across diverse property types and borrowers.
Miramar-based leadership combines Florida development insight with nationwide capital markets execution and investor reporting.
Experienced fund leadership with deep real estate finance expertise.
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.
In commercial real estate, a capital market connects investment capital with real estate-backed opportunities. This can include mortgage funds, note acquisitions, syndications, construction financing, and other debt or equity structures. The CEO Fund focuses on helping accredited investors access professionally managed, asset-backed opportunities designed to generate passive income without directly owning or managing property.
Connect with our experts for clear answers before you invest.
Specialized expertise in mortgage-backed note investing.
A decade of fund performance and investor focus.
Extensive mortgage portfolio acquisition experience nationwide.
Share your investment goals, accreditation status, and preferred strategy. Our fund management team will explain available opportunities, documentation steps, and next actions clearly.
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.