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

Explore real estate-backed income strategies designed for accredited investors seeking passive alternatives to traditional property ownership.
Invest in carefully selected Grade A–C performing mortgage funds backed by real estate assets, including residential, multifamily, commercial, mobile home park, and tax lien opportunities.
Use self-directed IRA or 401(k) funds to pursue passive, tax-advantaged mortgage fund income while maintaining exposure to real estate-backed alternative investments.
Follow a structured path from document review to a fund management call, investment completion, and scheduled cash distributions under the fund’s terms.
Access blogs, whitepapers, and events designed to help prospective investors understand mortgage fund investing, fund structure, and passive income strategies.
Benefit from professional sourcing and acquisition of bulk mortgage fund portfolios, supported by the fund’s experience purchasing 500+ loans across its history.
Participate in broader real estate-backed opportunities, including selected development syndications and diversified assets that complement the fund’s income-focused strategy.

Start by signing up and reviewing the fund documents, investment approach, eligibility requirements, and risk disclosures. This helps you understand how mortgage fund assets, real estate collateral, and income distributions fit your financial goals.
The CEO Fund combines professional management, asset-backed strategy, and investor-focused guidance.
Led by a Certified Mortgage Investing Specialist with deep corporate finance expertise.
The fund has acquired 500+ loans across 50+ states for broad portfolio exposure.
Investors pursue real estate-backed income without handling tenants, repairs, or property operations.
Mortgage notes span multiple property types and markets to support balanced risk management.
Experienced fund leaders specializing in mortgage funds and real estate assets.
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.
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 funds, 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.
Speak with experienced fund managers about eligibility, strategy, and next steps.
Specialized expertise in mortgage fund investing.
Documented history of successful fund operations.
Extensive mortgage fund acquisition experience nationwide.
Share your investment goals, IRA questions, or fund eligibility needs, and The CEO Fund team will guide you through the 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.