Mortgage Funds
Access a professionally managed portfolio of real estate-backed mortgage funds designed to generate passive income through borrower payments, note servicing, and diversified collateral across multiple property types.
Build passive, real estate-backed income through professionally managed mortgage fund investing, syndications, retirement account strategies, and asset-backed lending. Real Estate Investment & Capital Solutions from The CEO Fund are designed for accredited investors seeking diversified alternatives to direct property ownership, with experienced fund managers handling acquisition, underwriting, servicing, and reporting.

Explore passive, real estate-backed investment strategies managed by experienced finance and mortgage note professionals.
Access a professionally managed portfolio of real estate-backed mortgage funds designed to generate passive income through borrower payments, note servicing, and diversified collateral across multiple property types.
Use self-directed IRA or 401(k) accounts to pursue tax-advantaged exposure to mortgage fund investing, with guidance through setup, documentation, and retirement-focused strategy alignment.
Participate in larger development and acquisition opportunities alongside experienced sponsors, including Florida construction and housing projects structured for passive investor participation.
Benefit from institutional-style acquisition strategies where mortgage portfolios are purchased in bulk, reviewed through due diligence, and managed for diversified borrower exposure.
Diversify through collateral-backed lending to established operators and contractors, adding complementary income potential beyond traditional real estate notes and property-backed loans.
Begin with a transparent process covering goal review, accreditation verification, investment documentation, funding options, and ongoing reporting after your account is active.

Start with a conversation about your income goals, retirement account options, investment timeline, and accreditation status. The team helps determine whether mortgage fund investing, syndications, or asset-backed lending aligns with your broader wealth strategy.
The CEO Fund combines disciplined acquisitions, experienced leadership, and real estate-backed investment strategies.
Led by Carlo Turner, a Certified Note Investing Specialist with deep finance expertise.
The fund has purchased 500+ loans and built a nationwide mortgage asset portfolio.
Invest across mortgage notes, syndications, small business loans, and multiple property types.
Generate passive exposure without tenants, repairs, servicing, or direct property management burdens.
Experienced fund managers guiding 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.
In real estate investment, capital structure describes how a deal or fund is financed, typically through a mix of equity, debt, and sometimes preferred returns or mezzanine financing. For mortgage fund investing, capital is usually deployed into real estate-backed loans or notes, where investors participate in income generated from borrower payments, collateralized assets, and professionally managed underwriting strategies.
Talk with our fund managers about your investment goals.
Specialized expertise in mortgage note investing.
Decade-long record managing real estate-backed investments.
Extensive portfolio acquisition experience nationwide.
Share your investment goals, accreditation status, and preferred account structure. Our fund management team will help you understand available options 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.