Explore Conservative Income Funds for Passive Income

The CEO Fund offers Conservative Income Funds designed for accredited investors seeking passive, real estate-backed cash flow without managing tenants, repairs, or properties. Through professionally managed mortgage note investing, IRA strategies, and diversified collateral across property types and markets, investors can pursue steady income potential with experienced fund leadership and a documented 10+ year track record.

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Our Conservative Income Funds Services

Explore real estate-backed income strategies designed for accredited investors seeking passive alternatives to traditional property ownership.

Mortgage Fund Investing

Invest in carefully selected Grade A–C performing mortgage notes backed by real estate assets, including residential, multifamily, commercial, mobile home park, and tax lien opportunities.

IRA Strategy

Use self-directed IRA or 401(k) funds to pursue passive, tax-advantaged mortgage note income while maintaining exposure to real estate-backed alternative investments.

Investor Onboarding

Follow a structured path from document review to a fund management call, investment completion, and scheduled cash distributions under the fund’s terms.

Investor Education

Access blogs, whitepapers, and events designed to help prospective investors understand mortgage note investing, fund structure, and passive income strategies.

Portfolio Acquisitions

Benefit from professional sourcing and acquisition of bulk mortgage note portfolios, supported by the fund’s experience purchasing 500+ loans across its history.

Real Estate Assets

Participate in broader real estate-backed opportunities, including selected development syndications and diversified assets that complement the fund’s income-focused strategy.

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Our Investor Onboarding Process

Review Fund Documents

Start by signing up and reviewing the fund documents, investment approach, eligibility requirements, and risk disclosures. This helps you understand how mortgage note assets, real estate collateral, and income distributions fit your financial goals.

Speak With Fund Management

Complete Your Investment

Receive Passive Distributions

The CEO Fund Difference

Why Choose The CEO Fund?

The CEO Fund combines professional management, asset-backed strategy, and investor-focused guidance.

Certified Expertise

Led by a Certified Mortgage Investing Specialist with deep corporate finance expertise.

Proven Scale

The fund has acquired 500+ loans across 50+ states for broad portfolio exposure.

Passive Income

Investors pursue real estate-backed income without handling tenants, repairs, or property operations.

Diversification

Mortgage notes span multiple property types and markets to support balanced risk management.

Meet The Fund Team

Experienced fund leaders specializing in mortgage notes and real estate assets.

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Carlo Turner

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.

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Patrick Franz

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.

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Desi Arnez

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a conservative income fund?

A conservative income fund is an investment vehicle designed to prioritize recurring income and measured risk management over aggressive growth. The CEO Fund focuses on real estate-backed mortgage notes, where income is tied to borrower payments and supported by collateral. While no investment is risk-free, diversification, due diligence, and professional fund management can help create a more balanced income strategy.

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Still Have Investment Questions?

Speak with experienced fund managers about eligibility, strategy, and next steps.

Certified & Experienced

Awards and Recognition

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Mortgage Investing Specialist

Specialized expertise in mortgage note investing.

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10+ Years Track Record

Documented history of successful fund operations.

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500+ Loans Purchased

Extensive mortgage note acquisition experience nationwide.

Start Your Conservative Income Fund Conversation

Share your investment goals, IRA questions, or fund eligibility needs, and The CEO Fund team will guide you through the next steps.

Contact Us Today

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.