Mortgage Fund Investing
Invest in professionally selected Grade A–C performing mortgage funds backed by real estate assets, designed to generate passive cash flow without direct property management responsibilities.
Build a smarter path toward long-term wealth with The CEO Fund’s real estate-backed financial planning services. Designed for accredited investors, our approach combines mortgage note investing, IRA and 401(k) strategy, and professionally managed alternatives that create passive income without the day-to-day demands of traditional property ownership.

Explore passive, real estate-backed investment strategies designed for accredited investors seeking income, diversification, and long-term wealth.
Invest in professionally selected Grade A–C performing mortgage funds backed by real estate assets, designed to generate passive cash flow without direct property management responsibilities.
Use self-directed IRA or 401(k) funds to pursue tax-advantaged exposure to passive mortgage note income, with a strategy built around retirement-focused real estate alternatives.
Access larger real estate development opportunities, including ground-up construction syndications such as the $20M Sunrise Project in Florida with homes, marina, and golf course plans.

Start by reviewing The CEO Fund’s investment materials, whitepaper, and fund documents. This helps you understand the strategy, asset focus, investor eligibility, distribution model, and how mortgage notes differ from traditional real estate ownership.
The CEO Fund brings specialized expertise to alternative real estate-backed wealth strategies.
A 10+ year track record supports disciplined real estate-backed investment management.
Leadership combines corporate finance, capital raising, mortgage notes, and real estate development expertise.
Investors gain exposure across 50+ states and multiple real estate asset types.
Strategies aim to reduce landlord burdens while supporting monthly passive income potential.
Experienced fund 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 7 stages of wealth are often described as financial dependence, solvency, stability, security, independence, freedom, and abundance. For accredited investors, moving through these stages typically requires disciplined savings, strategic asset allocation, tax-aware planning, and income-producing investments. The CEO Fund focuses on real estate-backed mortgage note strategies that may support later-stage goals like passive income and generational wealth.
Speak with our fund team about eligibility, strategy, and next steps.
Specialized expertise in mortgage note investing.
Established record across market cycles.
Extensive loan acquisition and management experience.
Share your investment goals and our team will help you understand available opportunities, eligibility, 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.