Mortgage Fund
Invest in carefully selected Grade A–C performing mortgage funds backed by real estate collateral, designed to generate consistent cash flow while avoiding direct property management responsibilities.
Build passive, real estate-backed income with The CEO Fund’s innovative investing services for accredited investors. Our professionally managed mortgage note funds, syndications, and retirement-account strategies are designed to help you access diversified real estate opportunities without managing tenants, repairs, or properties yourself.
Explore passive, real estate-backed investment strategies managed by an experienced mortgage note fund team.
Invest in carefully selected Grade A–C performing mortgage funds backed by real estate collateral, designed to generate consistent cash flow while avoiding direct property management responsibilities.
Use self-directed IRA or 401(k) funds to pursue passive, tax-advantaged mortgage note income through a dedicated strategy built for retirement-focused investors.
Access larger development opportunities, including the SUNRISE Project, a $20 million Florida construction syndication planned for 1,000 homes, a marina, and a golf course.
Follow a clear path from document review to management consultation, investment funding, and potential quarterly cash distributions from professionally managed real estate-backed assets.
Explore blogs, whitepapers, and events that explain mortgage note investing, fund strategy, and passive real estate income opportunities for informed decision-making.
Benefit from the fund’s sourcing and acquisition of bulk mortgage note portfolios, supported by case studies and a nationwide asset acquisition strategy.
Start by submitting your interest and reviewing the fund documents, strategy overview, eligibility requirements, and available investment materials. This gives you a clear understanding of how mortgage note investing works before moving forward.
The CEO Fund combines professional management, real estate collateral, and diversified income strategies.
A 10+ year track record supports disciplined mortgage note acquisition and professional asset management.
Investments are backed by tangible real estate collateral across diverse property types and markets.
Investors avoid tenants, repairs, and property operations while pursuing professionally managed cash flow.
Leadership includes certified note investing expertise and decades of finance, capital raising, and real estate experience.
Experienced fund leaders specializing in mortgage note investing.
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.
The most profitable real estate investment often depends on risk tolerance, time horizon, and access to quality opportunities. Mortgage note investing can be attractive because it creates income from borrower payments while being backed by real estate collateral. The CEO Fund focuses on Grade A–C performing mortgage assets, diversified property types, and professional management to pursue strong risk-adjusted returns without direct property ownership.
Speak with our team about eligibility, strategy, and next steps.
Specialized leadership in mortgage note investing.
Established fund performance and investment history.
Broad diversification across national mortgage assets.
Share your investment goals, preferred account type, and questions. Our fund management team will help you understand available opportunities 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.