Mortgage Fund Investing
Access a professionally managed portfolio of Grade A–C mortgage assets backed by multifamily, single-family, commercial, and mobile home real estate, designed to support passive income without direct property management.
Explore private, real estate-backed fund opportunities designed for accredited investors seeking passive income, portfolio diversification, and development project access. The CEO Fund combines mortgage note investing, real estate syndications, asset-backed lending, and retirement account strategies with professional management, rigorous due diligence, and investor-focused reporting to help build long-term wealth without day-to-day property ownership.

Real estate-backed fund strategies for accredited investors seeking passive income, diversification, and professional management.
Access a professionally managed portfolio of Grade A–C mortgage assets backed by multifamily, single-family, commercial, and mobile home real estate, designed to support passive income without direct property management.
Participate in large-scale development and acquisition projects with experienced sponsors, including construction and community development opportunities that offer fractional access to institutional-quality real estate projects.
Use self-directed IRA or 401(k) accounts to invest in real estate-backed fund strategies, helping retirement capital pursue income potential inside a tax-advantaged structure.
Benefit from the fund’s ability to acquire mortgage portfolios in bulk, using due diligence, institutional relationships, and discounted acquisitions to pursue stronger risk-adjusted returns.
Add diversification through asset-backed loans to contractors and established operators, with underwriting, servicing, and risk management handled by The CEO Fund’s experienced team.
Get guided support from initial consultation through accreditation review, documentation, funding, quarterly reporting, and direct access to the fund management team.

Schedule a call with The CEO Fund team to discuss your goals, investment horizon, income needs, and preferred account structure. This conversation helps determine whether mortgage-backed funds, syndications, retirement strategies, or diversified lending best fit your objectives.
The CEO Fund combines disciplined underwriting, experienced leadership, and diversified real estate-backed strategies.
Led by Certified Note Investing Specialist Carlo Turner and seasoned real estate finance professionals.
500+ loans purchased across 50+ states create broad exposure beyond one market.
Mortgage notes and lending opportunities are supported by tangible real estate or business collateral.
Investors pursue income without handling tenants, repairs, collections, or property operations.
Experienced fund managers focused on disciplined real estate investing.
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.
A development fund is an investment vehicle that pools investor capital to finance real estate development, construction, land entitlement, or acquisition projects. Investors gain fractional access to larger opportunities without directly managing property operations. The CEO Fund includes development-focused opportunities such as real estate syndications, including Florida construction projects, alongside mortgage-backed and asset-backed investments for diversification.
Get clear answers before choosing your next fund strategy.
Specialized expertise in mortgage note investing.
Proven history managing real estate-backed assets.
Broad portfolio experience across national markets.
Share your investment goals, accreditation status, and preferred account structure. The CEO Fund team will review your inquiry and explain next steps for documentation, funding, and reporting.
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.