Mortgage Fund Investing
Invest in carefully selected performing mortgage funds backed by real estate assets, including multifamily, single-family, mobile home parks, commercial properties, and tax liens.
Build a more resilient alternative investment strategy with The CEO Fund’s professionally managed mortgage note and real estate-backed portfolio solutions. Designed for accredited investors, our model emphasizes passive income potential, diversification across property types and markets, and access to private investment opportunities without the day-to-day burdens of traditional property ownership.

Explore managed mortgage note, syndication, retirement account, and education solutions for accredited investors.
Invest in carefully selected performing mortgage funds backed by real estate assets, including multifamily, single-family, mobile home parks, commercial properties, and tax liens.
Convert eligible self-directed IRA and 401(k) retirement funds into passive, tax-advantaged exposure to real estate-backed mortgage note income.
Follow a structured path from fund document review to a management call, investment completion, and quarterly cash distribution participation.
Access larger development opportunities, including Florida construction syndications such as the $20M SUNRISE Project with homes, marina, and golf course plans.
Benefit from the fund’s sourcing and acquisition of bulk mortgage note portfolios, supported by case studies and disciplined asset selection practices.
Explore blogs, whitepapers, and events created to help prospective investors understand note investing, fund strategy, and alternative real estate income models.

Start by reviewing fund information, investor requirements, and educational resources. This helps determine whether The CEO Fund’s mortgage note and real estate-backed portfolio approach aligns with your income goals, risk profile, and alternative investment strategy.
The CEO Fund combines experience, diversification, and disciplined asset management for accredited investors.
The CEO Fund brings 10+ years of disciplined mortgage note investment experience.
Investments are supported by tangible real estate collateral across diverse asset types.
Portfolio strategy spans 50+ states, reducing reliance on any single market.
Certified mortgage note expertise guides acquisition, financing, and ongoing portfolio management.
Experienced fund leaders managing real estate-backed investment opportunities.
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.
Investment models define how assets are selected, weighted, monitored, and adjusted to pursue a specific objective, such as income, growth, diversification, or risk management. At The CEO Fund, the model centers on acquiring and managing real estate-backed mortgage notes, then using professional due diligence, portfolio diversification, and asset management to support passive income potential for accredited investors.
Connect with our fund managers for investor-focused guidance.
Specialized expertise in mortgage note investing.
Established investment history across market cycles.
Broad real estate-backed portfolio acquisition experience.
Share your investment goals, retirement account strategy, or portfolio questions, and our fund team will follow up with next steps and relevant fund information.
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.