Mortgage Fund
Invest in carefully selected performing mortgage funds backed by real estate assets, including multifamily, single-family, mobile home parks, commercial properties, and tax liens for passive cash flow.
Explore Industrial Investment Fund Services designed for accredited investors seeking passive income through real estate-backed mortgage notes, syndications, and diversified asset strategies. The CEO Fund helps investors access professionally managed opportunities without the operational burdens of direct property ownership, combining structured onboarding, investor education, and disciplined portfolio management focused on consistent cash flow and long-term wealth building.

Explore fund strategies built around mortgage notes, retirement accounts, syndications, acquisitions, and investor education.
Invest in carefully selected performing mortgage funds backed by real estate assets, including multifamily, single-family, mobile home parks, commercial properties, and tax liens for passive cash flow.
Use eligible self-directed retirement funds to pursue passive, tax-advantaged mortgage note income while maintaining exposure to real estate-backed investment strategies.
Participate in larger development opportunities, including projects like the $20M SUNRISE Construction Syndication focused on homes, marina development, and golf course amenities.
Follow a structured path from document review to fund management consultation, investment setup, and ongoing distribution expectations for a clearer investor experience.
Benefit from the fund’s sourcing and acquisition of bulk mortgage note portfolios, supported by experience purchasing 500+ loans across diversified markets.
Access blogs, whitepapers, and events that explain note investing, fund strategy, passive income structures, and real estate-backed alternative investment opportunities.

Start by signing up and reviewing the fund documents, strategy overview, and investment materials. This helps you understand asset focus, potential cash flow, eligibility requirements, and how The CEO Fund structures passive real estate-backed opportunities.
The CEO Fund combines experienced leadership, real estate collateral, and disciplined portfolio strategy.
The CEO Fund brings a 10+ year track record in real estate-backed fund management.
Certified note investing leadership guides acquisitions, financing, development, and portfolio delivery.
Investments span 50+ states, multiple property types, and diversified mortgage-backed opportunities.
Investors can pursue cash flow without tenants, toilets, tiles, or property management responsibilities.
Experienced fund leaders managing real estate-backed investment strategies.
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.
An industrial fund is a pooled investment vehicle that allocates investor capital into income-producing assets, often within real estate, lending, development, or business financing strategies. In The CEO Fund’s model, capital is focused on mortgage notes, real estate-backed assets, syndications, and related opportunities designed to generate passive income while spreading risk across multiple properties, borrowers, and markets.
Speak with experienced fund managers before making your next investment decision.
Specialized leadership in mortgage note investing.
A decade of managed investment fund experience.
Extensive acquisition history across diversified markets.
Share your investment goals, accreditation status, and preferred strategy. The CEO Fund team will guide you through available documents, scheduling, 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.