Mortgage Investing
Invest in carefully selected Grade A–C performing mortgage funds backed by real estate assets, including multifamily, single-family, mobile home parks, commercial properties, and tax liens.
The CEO Fund’s Flexible Income Fund helps accredited investors pursue passive income through professionally managed, real estate-backed mortgage notes. Designed for investors who want monthly cash flow without tenants, toilets, or tiles, the fund combines diversified assets, experienced fund management, and a 10+ year track record to create an alternative path beyond traditional fixed-income investments for wealth builders.

Explore managed mortgage note investing, retirement account strategies, onboarding, education, and diversified real estate opportunities for accredited investors.
Invest in carefully selected Grade A–C performing mortgage funds backed by real estate assets, including multifamily, single-family, mobile home parks, commercial properties, and tax liens.
Use self-directed IRA or 401(k) retirement funds to pursue passive, tax-advantaged mortgage note income with guidance on structure, custodians, and account considerations.
Follow a structured path from signup and document review to a fund management call, investment completion, and potential quarterly cash distributions under fund terms.
Access larger real estate development opportunities, including ground-up construction syndications such as the $20 million SUNRISE Project in Florida.
Review blogs, whitepapers, and events designed to help prospective investors understand mortgage note investing, fund strategy, and real estate-backed income alternatives.
Benefit from fund-level sourcing and acquisition of bulk mortgage note portfolios, supported by case studies and disciplined portfolio selection practices.
Built for accredited investors seeking real estate exposure without hands-on property ownership, the Flexible Income Fund focuses on mortgage note assets supported by tangible collateral. The CEO Fund manages sourcing, due diligence, acquisition, and portfolio oversight so investors can pursue recurring distributions, diversification across property types, and a more passive alternative to traditional real estate investing.

The CEO Fund combines disciplined mortgage note investing with experienced, transparent fund management.
Fund leaders bring decades of finance, real estate, note acquisition, and investor relations experience.
Investments are supported by mortgage notes and real estate collateral across multiple property types.
500+ loans purchased across 50+ states help reduce dependence on any single market.
Structured onboarding, fund documents, and management calls help investors understand the opportunity before investing.
Experienced fund leaders managing real estate-backed investment opportunities.
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.
The Flexible Income Fund is The CEO Fund’s professionally managed investment offering focused on real estate-backed mortgage notes and related assets. It is designed for accredited investors seeking passive income potential without directly owning or managing properties. The fund strategy emphasizes diversified collateral, experienced asset management, and recurring cash flow from mortgage payments.
Connect with our fund team for clear answers before investing.
Recognized expertise in mortgage note investing.
Established history managing real estate-backed fund assets.
Significant mortgage note acquisition milestone.
Share your investment goals, preferred account structure, and questions. The CEO Fund team will help you understand next steps, eligibility, fund documents, and scheduling for an investor call.
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.