Strategic Investment & Mortgage Banking Services

Build passive income through professionally managed mortgage fund investments, real estate-backed lending, and private syndication opportunities. The CEO Fund helps accredited investors access diversified mortgage assets, retirement-account strategies, and institutional-style opportunities without managing tenants, repairs, or properties. Our experienced fund managers focus on rigorous underwriting, transparent onboarding, and consistent reporting for investors seeking alternatives to traditional markets.

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Our Investment & Mortgage Banking Services

Explore real estate-backed investment strategies designed for passive income, diversification, and professional fund management.

Mortgage Fund Investing

Access professionally managed Grade A–C mortgage funds backed by multifamily, single-family, commercial, and mobile home real estate, designed to generate passive income without direct property management.

IRA Strategy

Use self-directed IRA or 401(k) accounts to pursue tax-advantaged, real estate-backed income opportunities while receiving guidance through the retirement account investment setup process.

Real Estate Syndications

Participate in institutional-style development and acquisition projects, including Florida construction syndications, with fractional access to larger real estate opportunities managed by experienced sponsors.

Portfolio Acquisitions

Benefit from discounted mortgage portfolio acquisitions supported by rigorous due diligence, diversified borrower exposure, and more than $50M in loan acquisition experience.

Business Lending

Diversify through asset-backed lending to contractors and established operators, with underwriting, servicing, collateral evaluation, and risk management handled by the fund team.

Investor Onboarding

Get started with a structured process that includes consultation, accreditation review, investment documentation, account funding, quarterly distributions, and direct access to the management team.

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Our Transparent Investor Onboarding Process

Discuss Goals And Accreditation

Start with a consultation to review your income goals, investment timeline, risk preferences, and account type. Our team also confirms accreditation requirements so the opportunity aligns with private investment standards before documentation begins.

Complete Investment Documentation

Fund Your Investment Account

Receive Reporting And Distributions

The CEO Fund Difference

Why Choose The CEO Fund?

The CEO Fund combines disciplined underwriting, experienced leadership, and real estate-backed investment access.

Certified Expertise

Led by a Certified Note Investing Specialist with deep corporate finance and mortgage fund expertise.

Nationwide Reach

500+ loans purchased across 50+ states creates broad exposure beyond a single local market.

Diversified Assets

Mortgage notes, syndications, small business loans, and property types help balance risk-adjusted opportunities.

Transparent Support

Investors receive structured onboarding, ongoing reporting, and direct access to the fund management team.

Meet The Fund Team

Experienced fund leaders managing real estate-backed investment strategies.

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Carlo Turner

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.

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Patrick Franz

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.

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Desi Arnez

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are investment and mortgage banking services?

The CEO Fund provides accredited investors access to professionally managed mortgage fund investments, bulk mortgage portfolio acquisitions, real estate syndications, small business lending, and retirement-account strategies. The fund focuses on real estate-backed income opportunities where investors can participate passively while the management team handles acquisition, underwriting, servicing, reporting, and portfolio oversight.

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Have More Investment Questions?

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Certified & Trusted

Awards and Recognition

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Certified Note Specialist

Specialized leadership in mortgage note investing.

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10+ Year Track Record

Documented history managing real estate-backed investments.

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500+ Loans Purchased

Extensive portfolio acquisition experience nationwide.

Start Building Passive Mortgage Income

Share your investment goals, accreditation status, and preferred account structure. Our fund management team will explain next steps, documentation, and available investment pathways.

Contact Us Today

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.