Mortgage Investing
Access carefully selected Grade A–C performing mortgage funds backed by real estate, including multifamily, single-family, mobile home park, commercial property, and tax lien collateral.
The CEO Fund gives accredited investors access to Diversified Income Funds designed around real estate-backed mortgage notes, syndications, and complementary lending strategies. Built for passive income seekers who want alternatives to traditional property ownership, the fund emphasizes portfolio diversification, professional management, tangible collateral, and recurring cash distributions without the day-to-day burdens of tenants, repairs, or direct asset management.
Explore managed, real estate-backed income strategies designed for accredited investors seeking passive portfolio diversification.
Access carefully selected Grade A–C performing mortgage funds backed by real estate, including multifamily, single-family, mobile home park, commercial property, and tax lien collateral.
Use eligible self-directed IRA or 401(k) funds to pursue passive, tax-advantaged mortgage note income through a dedicated retirement account investment strategy.
Participate in larger real estate development opportunities, including projects such as the $20M Sunrise Project targeting homes, a marina, and golf course development.
Gain exposure to lending opportunities for general contractors, adding another income-producing component alongside the fund’s diversified real estate-backed investment assets.
Benefit from fund-level sourcing and acquisition of bulk mortgage note portfolios, supported by published case studies and professional asset selection processes.
Review free blogs, whitepapers, and events designed to help prospective investors understand mortgage note investing, fund strategy, and passive income structures.
Diversified Income Funds from The CEO Fund are structured for accredited investors seeking recurring passive income supported by tangible real estate collateral. By combining mortgage note investing, real estate syndications, retirement account strategies, and complementary lending, the fund offers a managed alternative to direct property ownership while reducing the hassles of tenants, toilets, tiles, and hands-on asset operations.
The CEO Fund combines professional management, real estate collateral, and nationwide diversification for accredited investors.
A 10+ year track record supports disciplined investment selection and long-term fund management.
Mortgage assets are supported by tangible real estate collateral across multiple property categories.
The fund has purchased 500+ loans across 50+ states for broader market exposure.
Certified note investing and finance specialists oversee acquisition, management, and investor relationships.
Experienced leadership behind real estate-backed income 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.
A diversified income fund pools investor capital across multiple income-producing assets instead of relying on one property, borrower, or market. In The CEO Fund’s case, diversification may include performing mortgage notes, real estate-backed assets, small business loans, and syndication opportunities. The goal is to support recurring passive income while spreading exposure across asset types and geographic markets.
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Specialized expertise in mortgage note investing.
Established performance history across investment cycles.
Broad portfolio activity across national markets.
Share your investment goals, accreditation status, and preferred strategy so the fund team can guide your 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.