Investment Management & Property Management Services

Investment Management & Property Management Services from The CEO Fund help accredited investors access professionally managed mortgage funds, real estate syndications, and asset-backed lending opportunities. Earn passive income backed by tangible collateral while experienced fund managers handle acquisition, underwriting, servicing, reporting, and portfolio oversight—without the daily responsibilities of tenants, toilets, or traditional property management.

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Our Investment Management Services

Explore real estate-backed investment solutions designed for accredited investors seeking professionally managed passive income opportunities.

Mortgage Funds

Access a professionally managed portfolio of Grade A–C mortgage notes backed by multifamily, single-family, commercial, and mobile home real estate while the fund handles borrower payments and servicing.

IRA Strategy

Use self-directed retirement accounts to pursue tax-advantaged exposure to real estate-backed income opportunities, with guidance through account setup, documentation, and funding coordination.

Real Estate Syndications

Participate in large-scale real estate acquisition and development projects, including construction syndications designed to provide passive access to institutional-quality opportunities.

Portfolio Acquisitions

Benefit from the fund’s experience acquiring mortgage portfolios in bulk, often at discounted values, supported by due diligence, performance analysis, and diversified borrower exposure.

Business Lending

Diversify beyond real estate notes through asset-backed lending to contractors and established operators, with underwriting, servicing, and risk management handled by the fund team.

Investor Education

Build confidence with eBooks, webinars, case studies, and articles explaining note grades, due diligence, passive income strategies, and how real estate-backed funds operate.

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Our Investor Onboarding Process

Schedule Your Investor Consultation

Begin with a conversation with The CEO Fund’s fund management team to review your investment objectives, income goals, risk profile, account type, and whether mortgage fund investing aligns with your broader wealth strategy.

Verify Eligibility And Documents

Fund Your Investment Account

Receive Reporting And Distributions

The CEO Fund Difference

Why Choose The CEO Fund?

The CEO Fund combines finance experience, real estate collateral, and professional fund oversight.

Certified Expertise

Led by a Certified Note Investing Specialist with deep mortgage note acquisition experience.

Nationwide Reach

500+ loans purchased across 50+ states supports geographic and borrower diversification.

Hands-Off Income

Investors gain real estate-backed income exposure without tenants, toilets, or daily property operations.

Managed Diligence

The team handles underwriting, servicing, risk management, investor reporting, and portfolio oversight.

Meet The Fund Team

Experienced finance and real estate leadership guiding every investment.

Portrait of Carlo Turner, Fund Manager and Certified Note Investing Specialist at The CEO Fund

Carlo Turner

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.

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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 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.

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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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can invest with The CEO Fund?

Accredited investors generally include individuals with income above $200,000 annually, $300,000 with a spouse, or a net worth over $1 million excluding a primary residence. Certain entities and institutional investors may also qualify. The CEO Fund verifies accreditation during onboarding so participation aligns with private investment requirements and fund documentation standards.

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Certified & Trusted

Awards and Recognition

Certified Note Investing Specialist credential

Note Investing Specialist

Specialized leadership in mortgage note investing.

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10+ Years Track Record

Documented investment history and portfolio management experience.

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500+ Loans Purchased

Extensive acquisition history across diversified mortgage assets.

Start Building Passive Real Estate-Backed Income

Share your investment goals, accreditation status, and preferred account structure, and our fund management team will guide your next steps.

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.