Mortgage Funds
Invest in carefully selected Grade A–C mortgage funds backed by diversified real estate assets, including residential, multifamily, commercial, mobile home park, and tax lien opportunities.
Explore The CEO Fund’s high growth fund portfolio, built around real estate-backed mortgage notes, diversified asset acquisitions, and professionally managed investment strategies for accredited investors. Learn how the fund targets passive income, portfolio diversification, and tangible collateral exposure without the operational demands of traditional property ownership.
Explore fund strategies supporting mortgage note income, portfolio diversification, and accredited investor education.
Invest in carefully selected Grade A–C mortgage funds backed by diversified real estate assets, including residential, multifamily, commercial, mobile home park, and tax lien opportunities.
The fund sources and acquires bulk mortgage note portfolios, using published acquisition experience to support scale, diversification, and strategic portfolio growth.
Access larger real estate development opportunities, including projects such as the $20M Sunrise Project with planned homes, marina, and golf course components.
Use self-directed IRA or 401(k) funds to pursue passive, tax-advantaged mortgage note income through a dedicated retirement account investment strategy.
Follow a structured investor path: review fund documents, schedule a management team call, complete investment steps, and receive ongoing fund communications.
Explore blogs, whitepapers, events, and educational resources designed to help prospective investors understand mortgage note investing and fund strategy.
The CEO Fund gives accredited investors access to professionally managed mortgage note investments and diversified real estate-backed opportunities. With 500+ loans purchased across 50+ states, the fund emphasizes tangible collateral, geographic diversification, and passive income potential while removing day-to-day property management from the investor experience.
The CEO Fund combines real estate-backed assets with professional fund management and investor-focused strategy.
A 10+ year track record supports disciplined portfolio growth and long-term investor confidence.
Assets are backed by real estate collateral across residential, commercial, multifamily, and tax lien markets.
The team has purchased 500+ loans across 50+ states for geographic diversification.
Certified note investing and finance professionals oversee acquisition, strategy, and investor relationships.
Experienced fund leadership with deep real estate finance expertise.
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 high growth fund is an investment vehicle designed to pursue above-average growth potential, often through assets with stronger income or appreciation opportunities than traditional fixed-income products. The CEO Fund focuses on real estate-backed mortgage notes, syndications, and related assets for accredited investors seeking passive income, diversification, and collateral-backed exposure.
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Specialized expertise guiding mortgage note investment strategy.
Decade-plus fund history in mortgage note investing.
Extensive acquisition history across diversified mortgage assets.
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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.