Mortgage Fund
Access carefully selected performing mortgage funds backed by diversified real estate collateral, including multifamily, single-family, mobile home parks, commercial assets, and tax liens.
Explore professionally managed investment portfolio services designed for accredited investors seeking passive income, diversification, and real estate-backed opportunities. The CEO Fund helps investors access mortgage note funds, retirement account strategies, and private real estate syndications without the daily burdens of property ownership, supported by experienced fund managers and a nationwide asset acquisition strategy.

Private real estate-backed investment services for accredited investors seeking passive income and diversified portfolio exposure.
Access carefully selected performing mortgage funds backed by diversified real estate collateral, including multifamily, single-family, mobile home parks, commercial assets, and tax liens.
Use eligible self-directed IRA or 401(k) funds to pursue passive, tax-advantaged mortgage note income while maintaining retirement-focused investment structure.
Participate in larger real estate development opportunities, including Florida-based construction syndications designed to provide access to private, growth-oriented projects.
Follow a structured onboarding path that includes reviewing fund documents, scheduling a call with management, investing, and receiving scheduled cash distributions.
Learn the fundamentals of note investing through educational resources, blogs, whitepapers, and events that explain the fund’s strategy and investor considerations.
Benefit from experienced sourcing and acquisition of bulk mortgage note portfolios, supported by case studies and a nationwide asset acquisition strategy.
The CEO Fund helps accredited investors pursue passive income through professionally managed, real estate-backed investment portfolios. From mortgage note funds to tax-advantaged retirement strategies and private syndications, the team focuses on disciplined asset selection, diversification, and transparent investor education. Investors gain access to private opportunities while avoiding the operational burdens of direct property ownership.

The CEO Fund combines specialized note investing expertise with disciplined real estate-backed portfolio management.
Led by Certified Mortgage Investing Specialist Carlo Turner and seasoned real estate fund managers.
A 10+ year track record with 500+ loans purchased across the fund’s history.
Nationwide acquisitions across 50+ states help balance exposure across markets and property types.
Investors pursue real estate-backed income without tenants, toilets, tiles, or daily property oversight.
Experienced fund managers focused on real estate-backed income.
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 CEO Fund focuses on professionally managed real estate-backed investment opportunities, including mortgage fund investing, retirement account strategies, real estate syndications, and investor education. These services are designed for accredited investors seeking passive income, diversification, and exposure to mortgage notes or real estate assets without managing tenants, repairs, or day-to-day property operations.
Connect with the fund team to discuss your investment goals.
Specialized expertise in mortgage note investing.
A decade-plus record managing real estate-backed assets.
Extensive mortgage note acquisition history nationwide.
Share your investment goals, accreditation status, and preferred strategy. The CEO Fund team will help you understand available opportunities 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.