Mortgage Funds
Access a managed portfolio of Grade A–C mortgage funds backed by multifamily, single-family, commercial, and mobile home real estate, designed for passive income without direct property management.
Explore Flow Investment Services built for accredited investors seeking real estate-backed passive income without the daily demands of property ownership. The CEO Fund provides access to professionally managed mortgage funds, retirement account strategies, syndications, and diversified lending opportunities—supported by transparent onboarding, quarterly reporting, and direct access to an experienced fund management team.

Explore managed investment services focused on cash flow, collateral, diversification, and informed investor decision-making.
Access a managed portfolio of Grade A–C mortgage funds backed by multifamily, single-family, commercial, and mobile home real estate, designed for passive income without direct property management.
Use self-directed IRA or 401(k) accounts to pursue tax-advantaged exposure to mortgage fund investing, with guidance through account setup, documentation, and funding steps.
Participate in larger real estate development and acquisition projects alongside experienced sponsors, including Florida construction opportunities with long-term appreciation potential and passive structure.
Benefit from diversified asset-backed lending to contractors and established operators, with underwriting, servicing, and risk management handled by the fund team.
Leverage The CEO Fund’s experience acquiring mortgage portfolios in bulk, using due diligence and institutional relationships to identify discounted, performance-focused opportunities.
Build confidence through eBooks, webinars, case studies, and articles explaining note grades, due diligence, mortgage fund mechanics, and passive income strategies.
Flow Investment Services from The CEO Fund help accredited investors pursue recurring income through real estate-backed mortgage assets, retirement strategies, syndications, and diversified lending. Instead of managing tenants, repairs, or individual notes, investors access a professionally managed platform focused on due diligence, reporting, and portfolio balance across property types and markets throughout the United States.

The CEO Fund combines specialized mortgage note experience with disciplined portfolio management.
Led by a Certified Note Investing Specialist with deep mortgage fund and corporate finance experience.
500+ loans purchased across 50+ states support broader exposure beyond one local market.
Investors receive reporting and direct access to the team throughout the investment relationship.
Strategies are built around real estate collateral, underwriting discipline, and professionally managed portfolio oversight.
Experienced fund leadership focused on disciplined real estate-backed investing.
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.
Flow investment generally refers to an investment approach focused on generating recurring cash flow rather than relying only on asset appreciation. In The CEO Fund’s model, accredited investors access professionally managed real estate-backed assets, such as mortgage notes and lending opportunities, designed to produce income distributions while the fund handles acquisition, underwriting, servicing, and reporting.
Connect with our fund team for clear, informed guidance.
Specialized expertise in mortgage note investing.
Established fund history serving accredited investors.
Proven acquisition activity across nationwide markets.
Share your investment goals, accreditation status, and preferred account structure so our 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.