Mortgage Investing
Invest in professionally selected Grade A–C performing mortgage funds backed by diversified real estate collateral, designed to support consistent passive income without direct property management responsibilities.
Access a professionally managed investment platform designed for accredited investors seeking passive income through real estate-backed mortgage notes, syndications, and retirement-account strategies. The CEO Fund combines disciplined asset acquisition, diversified collateral, and experienced fund leadership to help investors pursue consistent cash flow without the daily responsibilities of traditional property ownership.

Explore managed mortgage note investing, retirement-account strategies, syndications, education, acquisitions, and guided onboarding for accredited investors.
Invest in professionally selected Grade A–C performing mortgage funds backed by diversified real estate collateral, designed to support consistent passive income without direct property management responsibilities.
Use self-directed IRA or 401(k) funds to pursue tax-advantaged exposure to mortgage note income, with a strategy built for retirement-focused passive investors.
Access larger ground-up real estate development opportunities, including projects like the $20 million SUNRISE Construction Syndication in Florida featuring homes, a marina, and golf course.
Follow a structured path from sign-up and document review to a management call, funding, and ongoing cash distributions through the investor onboarding process.
Explore blogs, whitepapers, and events designed to help prospective investors understand mortgage note investing, fund strategy, risks, and real estate-backed income opportunities.
Benefit from the fund’s sourcing and acquisition of bulk mortgage note portfolios, supported by published case studies and a nationwide acquisition strategy.

Start by reviewing The CEO Fund’s investment overview, fund documents, educational resources, and strategy details. This helps you understand the mortgage note model, collateral types, distribution structure, eligibility requirements, and how private real estate-backed investing differs from direct ownership.
The CEO Fund gives accredited investors a professionally managed path into real estate-backed income.
A 10+ year track record supports disciplined fund management and investor confidence.
Mortgage notes are backed by tangible real estate collateral across multiple property types.
Investors pursue cash flow without managing tenants, toilets, tiles, or property operations.
The fund has purchased 500+ loans across 50+ states for broader diversification.
Experienced leaders in mortgage notes and real estate 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 best investment platform depends on your accreditation status, risk tolerance, desired liquidity, collateral preferences, and income goals. For accredited investors seeking real estate-backed passive income, The CEO Fund offers mortgage note investing, retirement-account strategies, and private syndication access. Its platform emphasizes tangible collateral, professional management, diversification, and cash-flow opportunities rather than hands-on property ownership.
Connect with experienced fund managers before reviewing your next steps.
Recognizes specialized mortgage note investment expertise.
Documents a decade-plus operating investment record.
Reflects 500+ loans across 50+ states.
Share your investment goals, accreditation status, and preferred strategy. The CEO Fund team will help you review available fund materials 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.