Access structured commercial real estate development financing and loan-backed investment opportunities through The CEO Fund. Our professionally managed platform connects accredited investors with real estate-backed assets, development syndications, mortgage portfolios, and asset-secured lending strategies designed for passive income, diversification, and long-term wealth building without day-to-day property management.
Structured real estate-backed financing, syndication, and loan investment strategies for accredited investors.
Participate in large-scale development and acquisition projects alongside experienced sponsors, including Florida construction opportunities designed to combine long-term appreciation potential with a passive investment structure.
Invest in professionally managed mortgage funds backed by multifamily, single-family, commercial, and mobile home real estate, creating passive income without tenants, toilets, or property management responsibilities.
The CEO Fund acquires mortgage portfolios in bulk, often at discounts to face value, using detailed due diligence to create diversified borrower exposure and stronger risk-adjusted opportunities.
Diversify through asset-backed small business lending, including loans to contractors and established operators, with underwriting, servicing, collateral review, and risk management handled by the fund team.
Use self-directed IRA or 401(k) accounts to access real estate-backed income strategies, helping retirement dollars compound through tax-advantaged structures and ongoing distributions.
Begin with a transparent onboarding process that includes goal review, accreditation verification, investment documentation, funding options, quarterly distributions, reporting, and direct access to the team.
We start by discussing your investment objectives, income expectations, accreditation status, preferred account structure, and risk profile. This helps align available commercial real estate development financing and loan-backed opportunities with your broader wealth-building strategy.
The CEO Fund combines experienced management with disciplined real estate-backed investment strategies.
A 10+ year track record supports disciplined real estate-backed investment execution.
Investments are supported by tangible collateral across diversified property types and markets.
500+ loans purchased across 50+ states help reduce concentration risk.
Certified note expertise guides acquisition, underwriting, servicing, and investor reporting.
Experienced fund leadership for real estate-backed investing.
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.
Commercial real estate development financing can include capital structures that support construction, land development, acquisition, or project completion. Through The CEO Fund, investors access real estate-backed opportunities such as construction syndications, mortgage fund portfolios, and asset-backed lending strategies managed by experienced fund professionals rather than owning or operating property directly.
Connect with our fund managers for clear, informed guidance.
Specialized expertise in mortgage note investing.
Established performance history across real estate assets.
Extensive loan acquisition experience nationwide.
Share your investment goals, accreditation status, or financing questions, and our fund management team will guide the next step.
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.