Mortgage Investing
Invest in carefully selected Grade A–C performing mortgage funds backed by real estate, including multifamily, single-family, mobile home park, commercial, and tax lien assets.
The CEO Fund offers accredited investors a professionally managed path into real estate-backed income through mortgage notes, syndications, and diversified real asset opportunities. Designed for passive income seekers, the fund combines tangible collateral, rigorous acquisition strategy, and experienced fund management to help investors pursue consistent cash flow without managing tenants, repairs, or traditional property ownership.
Real estate-backed income strategies designed for accredited investors seeking passive, diversified alternatives.
Invest in carefully selected Grade A–C performing mortgage funds backed by real estate, including multifamily, single-family, mobile home park, commercial, and tax lien assets.
Use self-directed IRA or 401(k) funds to access passive, tax-advantaged mortgage note income while maintaining exposure to real estate-backed assets.
Participate in larger real estate development opportunities, including the $20M Sunrise Project in Florida, targeting new homes, a marina, and a golf course.
Benefit from the fund’s ability to source and acquire bulk mortgage note portfolios, supported by published case studies and disciplined acquisition practices.
Follow a structured path from document review to a fund management call, investment completion, and potential quarterly cash distributions.
Access free blogs, whitepapers, and events that explain note investing, real asset diversification, and The CEO Fund’s investment strategy.
Start by signing up and reviewing the fund documents, strategy overview, eligibility requirements, and available investor resources. This step helps you understand the asset mix, distribution structure, and how the fund approaches mortgage note investing.
The CEO Fund combines disciplined asset acquisition with investor-focused fund management.
Led by specialists with decades of combined finance, capital raising, and real estate experience.
Portfolio strategy spans multiple property types, note grades, and geographic markets nationwide.
Investors gain exposure to tangible real estate collateral without managing tenants or repairs.
The fund has purchased 500+ loans across 50+ states over a 10+ year track record.
Experienced leadership in finance, notes, and real estate assets.
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 real asset fund pools investor capital into tangible, real estate-related assets rather than relying on a single property or market. The CEO Fund focuses on mortgage notes, real estate-backed opportunities, syndications, and related lending strategies. Diversification across property types and geographic markets can help reduce concentration risk while giving accredited investors access to passive income opportunities backed by real collateral.
Connect with experienced fund managers before reviewing your options.
Specialized expertise in mortgage note investing.
Established record across real asset investments.
Broad loan acquisition experience nationwide.
Share your investment goals, accreditation status, and preferred timeline. The CEO Fund team will help you review next steps, fund materials, and available investment pathways.
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.