Mortgage Fund Investing
Invest in diversified Grade A–C performing mortgage notes backed by real estate assets, helping accredited investors pursue passive monthly cash flow without direct property management.
The CEO Fund helps accredited investors pursue passive income through professionally managed, real estate-backed mortgage note strategies. Our Investment Protection Fund Services are built around disciplined asset selection, diversified collateral, guided onboarding, and ongoing investor education—designed for investors who want exposure to private real estate opportunities without managing tenants, repairs, or day-to-day property operations.
Explore real estate-backed fund strategies, retirement-account options, syndications, education, and guided investor onboarding.
Invest in diversified Grade A–C performing mortgage notes backed by real estate assets, helping accredited investors pursue passive monthly cash flow without direct property management.
Use self-directed IRA or 401(k) funds to access tax-advantaged mortgage note income strategies, with guidance for investors seeking retirement-account real estate exposure.
Access larger development opportunities such as the $20M Florida SUNRISE Project, designed to deliver new homes, a marina, and a golf course.
Follow a structured path from fund document review to a management team call, investment completion, and quarterly cash distribution expectations.
Explore blogs, whitepapers, and events that help prospective investors understand mortgage notes, fund strategy, risk considerations, and passive income opportunities.
Benefit from the fund’s sourcing and acquisition of bulk mortgage note portfolios, supported by case studies and experienced asset evaluation practices.
Prospective investors begin by reviewing fund documents, investor education materials, and strategy information. This step helps clarify eligibility, asset focus, distribution expectations, and how mortgage note investing differs from direct real estate ownership.
The CEO Fund combines real estate collateral, experienced leadership, and disciplined mortgage note strategy.
A 10+ year track record supports disciplined investing and long-term fund strategy.
Mortgage notes are backed by tangible real estate collateral across diversified asset classes.
Investors pursue passive income without tenants, toilets, tiles, or daily property management.
Certified note investing expertise guides acquisition, financing, development, and portfolio delivery.
Experienced fund leaders guiding real estate-backed investment strategies.
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.
An investment protection fund is typically designed to help investors reduce exposure to unnecessary risk through structure, diversification, collateral, or regulatory safeguards. The CEO Fund focuses on real estate-backed mortgage note investments, where assets are tied to tangible collateral. While no private investment is risk-free, disciplined underwriting, portfolio diversification, and professional management are used to support investor confidence.
Speak with our team about eligibility, documents, and strategy.
Specialized leadership in mortgage note investing.
Established history managing real estate-backed investments.
Proven acquisition history across diversified loan assets.
Share your investment goals, retirement account questions, or fund document requests, and our team will guide you through the next appropriate step.
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.