Mortgage Fund Investing
Invest in a professionally managed portfolio of mortgage funds backed by multifamily, single-family, commercial, and mobile home real estate, designed to create passive income without direct property management.
Access professionally managed capital solutions designed for accredited investors seeking passive income, real estate-backed security, and portfolio diversification. The CEO Fund combines mortgage fund investing, syndications, small business lending, and tax-advantaged retirement strategies with transparent onboarding, rigorous underwriting, and experienced fund leadership focused on building long-term generational wealth.

Explore private capital solutions spanning mortgage funds, syndications, retirement strategies, lending, and investor onboarding.
Invest in a professionally managed portfolio of mortgage funds backed by multifamily, single-family, commercial, and mobile home real estate, designed to create passive income without direct property management.
Use self-directed IRA or 401(k) accounts to access real estate-backed income strategies inside a tax-advantaged structure, with guidance through setup, documentation, and funding coordination.
Participate in large-scale acquisition and development opportunities, including Florida construction projects, with fractional access to institutional-quality real estate and long-term appreciation potential.
Benefit from discounted bulk mortgage portfolio acquisitions supported by institutional relationships, strict due diligence, diversified borrower exposure, and over $50M in loan acquisition experience.
Diversify beyond mortgage notes through collateral-backed loans to contractors and established operators, adding complementary yield opportunities managed through underwriting, servicing, and risk controls.
Get started through a clear onboarding process covering investment goals, accreditation verification, documentation, account funding, reporting expectations, and ongoing access to the fund management team.
The CEO Fund gives accredited investors access to private, real estate-backed capital strategies without the daily burdens of property ownership. Through mortgage fund investing, bulk portfolio acquisitions, syndications, and retirement account strategies, investors can diversify beyond traditional markets while relying on professional underwriting, servicing, reporting, and experienced fund management.

The CEO Fund combines specialized expertise, asset-backed strategies, and transparent investor support.
10+ years of fund performance history supports disciplined, transparent investment management.
Certified mortgage note expertise guides acquisition, underwriting, servicing, and portfolio strategy.
500+ loans across 50+ states create diversified exposure beyond single-market real estate risk.
Investors access cash-flow strategies without tenants, toilets, tiles, or daily management demands.
Experienced fund leaders managing real estate-backed capital 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.
In investment banking, capital refers to financial resources used to fund business activity, acquisitions, development, lending, or investment strategies. For investors, capital may be deployed into funds, debt instruments, syndications, or other structured opportunities. The CEO Fund focuses on putting investor capital to work in real estate-backed mortgage assets and related capital solutions designed to generate passive income.
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Specialized expertise in mortgage note investing.
Proven history managing real estate-backed investments.
Extensive nationwide mortgage acquisition experience.
Share your investment goals, accreditation status, and preferred account structure so our team can guide your next step.
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.