Mortgage Funds
Invest in professionally managed mortgage funds backed by multifamily, single-family, commercial, and mobile home real estate, designed to create passive income without property management burdens.
The CEO Fund helps accredited investors pursue purposeful, passive income through professionally managed mortgage funds, real estate syndications, and asset-backed lending. Built for investors who want alternatives to market volatility and hands-on property ownership, our strategies combine rigorous due diligence, diversified collateral, and transparent reporting to support long-term wealth building with tangible real estate impact.
Explore real estate-backed strategies designed to create passive income, diversification, and long-term wealth potential for accredited investors.
Invest in professionally managed mortgage funds backed by multifamily, single-family, commercial, and mobile home real estate, designed to create passive income without property management burdens.
Use self-directed IRA or 401(k) structures to access real estate-backed income opportunities while keeping retirement capital positioned inside tax-advantaged accounts.
Participate in large-scale acquisition and development projects alongside experienced sponsors, including Florida construction syndications with long-term appreciation and community development potential.
Benefit from fund diversification through asset-backed lending to contractors and established operators, with underwriting, servicing, and risk management handled by the team.
Leverage The CEO Fund’s experience acquiring mortgage portfolios in bulk, often at discounts, with due diligence focused on performance, profitability, and collateral strength.
Access eBooks, webinars, case studies, and articles that explain note grades, due diligence, passive income strategies, and how mortgage fund investing works.
We begin with a focused conversation about your wealth goals, desired income profile, investment timeline, and interest in mortgage funds, syndications, or retirement account strategies.
The CEO Fund combines specialized mortgage note expertise with disciplined real estate-backed investing.
10+ years of fund history with 500+ loans acquired across national markets.
Led by Carlo Turner, a Certified Note Investing Specialist and experienced finance professional.
Strategies span mortgage notes, syndications, small business lending, and multiple property types.
Investors receive managed access, education, reporting, and guidance throughout the onboarding process.
Experienced fund leaders guiding real estate-backed investment 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.
An impact fund invests capital with the goal of producing financial returns while supporting a defined real-world outcome. For The CEO Fund, that impact is tied to real estate-backed lending, housing-related projects, and asset-backed opportunities. Investors gain access to professionally managed mortgage funds and syndications that can support passive income while financing tangible assets and development activity.
Connect with our fund managers for clear answers before investing.
Specialized expertise in mortgage note investing
Proven fund experience over a decade
Extensive acquisition history across markets
Tell us about your investment goals, accreditation status, and preferred account structure. Our team will help explain available options 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.