Diversified Real Estate Investment Services

Access professionally managed real estate-backed investment opportunities designed for accredited investors seeking passive income without the burdens of traditional ownership. The CEO Fund combines mortgage note investing, real estate syndications, IRA strategies, and diversified asset acquisition to help investors pursue cash flow, collateral-backed exposure, and long-term wealth-building through a disciplined nationwide investment platform.

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Our Diversified Real Estate Investment Services

Explore passive, real estate-backed investment services built for accredited investors seeking diversified income opportunities.

Mortgage Fund

Invest in carefully selected Grade A–C performing mortgage funds backed by real estate, including single-family, multifamily, mobile home parks, commercial properties, and tax liens for passive cash flow.

IRA Strategy

Use self-directed IRA or 401(k) retirement funds to pursue passive, tax-advantaged mortgage note income while maintaining real estate-backed exposure through an alternative investment strategy.

Real Estate Syndications

Participate in larger real estate development syndications, including projects like the $20M Florida Sunrise Project featuring 1,000 homes, a marina, and a golf course.

Portfolio Acquisitions

Support the fund’s ability to source, evaluate, and acquire bulk mortgage note portfolios, expanding diversification and creating opportunities across the secondary mortgage market.

Investor Onboarding

Access a structured investment path that includes fund document review, a call with management, investment completion, and potential quarterly cash distributions under fund terms.

Investor Education

Learn through blogs, whitepapers, and events designed to help prospective investors understand mortgage note investing, fund strategy, risk factors, and real estate-backed income opportunities.

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Our 5-Step Investor Process

Review Fund Materials First

Start by signing up and reviewing the fund documents, investment strategy, eligibility criteria, and available opportunities. This helps you understand the fund’s mortgage note focus, real estate collateral, distribution model, and diversification across property types.

Speak With Fund Management

Complete Investment Documentation

Portfolio Management Begins

Receive Passive Distributions

The CEO Fund Difference

Why Choose The CEO Fund?

The CEO Fund combines professional management, diversified collateral, and investor-focused strategy.

Track Record

Over 10 years of fund activity and 500+ loans purchased across nationwide markets.

Specialized Expertise

Led by a Certified Mortgage Investing Specialist with deep corporate finance and note expertise.

Diversification

Exposure spans property types, mortgage assets, syndications, and markets across 50+ states.

Passive Access

Pursue real estate-backed income without tenants, toilets, tiles, or daily property management.

Meet The Fund Team

Experienced leadership in mortgage notes and real estate investing.

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Carlo Turner

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.

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Patrick Franz

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.

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Desi Arnez

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is diversified real estate?

Diversified real estate means spreading investment exposure across multiple property types, markets, strategies, or asset classes instead of relying on one building or location. At The CEO Fund, diversification includes mortgage notes backed by single-family homes, multifamily dwellings, mobile home parks, commercial properties, tax liens, construction syndications, and select lending opportunities across 50+ states.

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Still Have Investment Questions?

Speak with our team about documents, eligibility, and next steps.

Certified & Trusted

Awards and Recognition

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Certified Note Specialist

Specialized expertise in mortgage note investing.

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10+ Years Track Record

Established history of investment fund performance.

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500+ Loans Purchased

Portfolio growth across nationwide mortgage assets.

Start Your Investment Conversation

Share your investment goals, retirement account questions, or interest in fund documents, and our team will help guide your next step.

Contact Us Today

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.