Mortgage Fund Investing
Access professionally managed mortgage note portfolios backed by multifamily, single-family, commercial, and mobile home real estate, generating passive income without direct property ownership responsibilities.
Build passive income through professionally managed, real estate-backed ethical income funds designed for accredited investors seeking transparency, diversification, and steady cash flow. The CEO Fund focuses on mortgage notes, asset-backed lending, and select real estate opportunities, helping investors access alternatives to traditional property ownership without managing tenants, repairs, or daily operations.
Explore income-focused investment strategies backed by real assets, professional management, and transparent investor education.
Access professionally managed mortgage note portfolios backed by multifamily, single-family, commercial, and mobile home real estate, generating passive income without direct property ownership responsibilities.
Use eligible self-directed IRA or 401(k) structures to pursue tax-advantaged, real estate-backed income while our team helps guide setup and documentation.
Participate in institutional-style real estate projects, including development and acquisition opportunities, with fractional access to passive structures and long-term appreciation potential.
Benefit from the fund’s bulk acquisition strategy, which targets mortgage portfolios purchased through disciplined due diligence and institutional relationships.
Diversify beyond mortgage notes through asset-backed lending to contractors and established operators, with underwriting, servicing, and risk management handled by the fund.
Make informed investment decisions with access to eBooks, webinars, case studies, and educational content led by experienced mortgage note specialists.
The CEO Fund helps accredited investors pursue income with integrity through professionally managed, asset-backed strategies. Instead of buying rental property directly, investors participate in diversified mortgage note portfolios, lending opportunities, and select real estate projects. The result is a passive structure built around transparency, collateral, consistent distributions, and experienced fund oversight.
The CEO Fund combines experienced management, tangible collateral, and investor-focused transparency.
A Certified Note Investing Specialist helps guide disciplined mortgage asset acquisition and management.
The fund has purchased 500+ loans across 50+ states for broad portfolio diversification.
Investors pursue cash flow without tenants, toilets, repairs, or property management burdens.
Strategies emphasize real estate collateral, transparent reporting, and rigorous investment due diligence.
Experienced fund leaders managing real estate-backed income strategies.
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.
Ethical income funds are investment vehicles focused on generating cash flow through transparent, professionally managed strategies aligned with responsible underwriting and investor clarity. The CEO Fund emphasizes real estate-backed mortgage assets, asset-backed lending, and rigorous due diligence, helping accredited investors pursue passive income without speculative trading or hands-on property management.
Connect with our fund managers for clear guidance before investing.
Specialized expertise in mortgage note investing.
Established investment performance history and fund operations.
Nationwide portfolio built through disciplined acquisitions.
Share your investment goals, accreditation status, and preferred account structure. Our team will help you understand available fund options, documentation, 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.