Portfolio Acquisitions
The CEO Fund acquires mortgage portfolios in bulk, often at discounted pricing, using due diligence to evaluate collateral quality, borrower exposure, and risk-adjusted return potential.
Turn complex distressed mortgage notes and real estate-backed assets into professionally managed income opportunities with The CEO Fund. Our team sources, underwrites, acquires, and manages discounted portfolios using disciplined due diligence and nationwide diversification. Accredited investors gain access to asset-backed strategies designed for passive cash flow, risk management, and exposure beyond traditional property ownership without tenants, toilets, or tiles.

Structured asset-backed strategies for acquiring, managing, and diversifying distressed real estate and lending opportunities nationwide.
The CEO Fund acquires mortgage portfolios in bulk, often at discounted pricing, using due diligence to evaluate collateral quality, borrower exposure, and risk-adjusted return potential.
Investors access professionally managed Grade A–C mortgage funds backed by diverse real estate assets, creating passive income potential without landlord responsibilities or direct property management.
The fund diversifies through collateral-backed contractor loans and select real estate syndications, adding complementary income streams and institutional-quality project exposure to the portfolio.

The team identifies distressed mortgage notes, discounted loan pools, real estate-backed lending opportunities, and syndication assets through nationwide relationships, institutional channels, and private market access developed across years of fund activity.
The CEO Fund combines disciplined underwriting, experienced leadership, and real estate-backed investment access.
10+ years managing real estate-backed opportunities with 500+ loans purchased across nationwide markets.
Certified note investing expertise guides mortgage portfolio acquisition, due diligence, and fund strategy.
Portfolios span multifamily, single-family, commercial, mobile home, tax lien, and contractor-backed assets.
Investors access cash-flow strategies without day-to-day property management, tenant issues, or direct servicing.
Experienced fund leadership managing real estate-backed alternative investments.
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.
Distressed asset management solutions involve sourcing, evaluating, acquiring, and managing assets such as discounted mortgage notes, non-performing loans, and real estate-backed opportunities. The CEO Fund focuses on turning these complex assets into professionally managed investment strategies for accredited investors, using collateral review, borrower analysis, servicing oversight, and diversification to support risk-adjusted income potential.
Speak with our team about eligibility, strategy, and next steps.
Specialized expertise in mortgage note investing.
Decade-long fund performance and investment history.
Extensive acquisition history across diversified markets.
Share your investment goals, accreditation status, or retirement account questions, and our fund management team will outline the next steps clearly.
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.