Mortgage Fund Investing
Invest in Grade A–C performing mortgage funds backed by diversified real estate assets, creating potential monthly cash flow without direct ownership duties or property management.
Build long-term wealth with The CEO Fund’s professionally managed mortgage note and real estate-backed investment strategies. Designed for accredited investors, our approach emphasizes monthly cash flow, diversified collateral, tax-advantaged retirement account options, and disciplined asset selection—without the day-to-day burdens of owning rentals, managing tenants, or chasing repairs across carefully evaluated U.S. markets for resilient income.

Explore real estate-backed investment strategies designed for accredited investors seeking passive income, diversification, and professional fund management.
Invest in Grade A–C performing mortgage funds backed by diversified real estate assets, creating potential monthly cash flow without direct ownership duties or property management.
Use self-directed IRA or 401(k) funds to pursue passive, tax-advantaged mortgage note income while maintaining retirement-focused investment discipline and portfolio diversification through a dedicated strategy.
Participate in larger ground-up development opportunities, including Florida construction syndications designed around real estate growth, community expansion, and professionally managed project execution.
Follow a structured path from signup and document review to a fund management call, completed investment, and ongoing quarterly cash distribution updates.
Access blogs, whitepapers, and events that explain note investing, fund strategy, portfolio structure, and alternative real estate income opportunities for prospective investors.
Benefit from fund-level sourcing and acquisition of bulk mortgage note portfolios, supported by case study experience and disciplined evaluation of collateral-backed assets.

Start by signing up and reviewing the fund documents, investor materials, and disclosures. This helps you understand the mortgage note strategy, eligibility requirements, risk factors, and how distributions are structured before scheduling a management call.
The CEO Fund combines professional management, real estate collateral, and investor-focused strategy.
A 10+ year track record supports disciplined fund management and long-term investor confidence.
Leadership includes certified note investing expertise and decades of finance, real estate, and capital experience.
Portfolios span property types and markets, reducing reliance on any single asset category.
Investors can pursue income without handling tenants, repairs, vacancies, or day-to-day property operations.
Experienced leadership guiding real estate-backed investment strategies.
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 CEO Fund focuses on capital wealth planning through real estate-backed alternatives, primarily mortgage note investing. Accredited investors can pursue passive income backed by diversified collateral such as single-family homes, multifamily assets, mobile home parks, commercial properties, and tax liens. The strategy is designed to reduce direct landlord responsibilities while supporting portfolio diversification and recurring cash flow objectives.
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Specialized leadership in mortgage note investing.
Established history of fund investment activity.
Extensive mortgage note acquisition experience.
Share your investment goals, accreditation status, and preferred next step. Our team will help you review available resources, fund documents, and scheduling options.
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.