Mortgage Funds
Invest in carefully selected Grade A–C performing mortgage funds backed by real estate assets, including residential, multifamily, commercial, mobile home park, and tax lien collateral.
Explore model investment portfolios designed for accredited investors seeking passive income, real estate-backed diversification, and professionally managed mortgage note exposure. The CEO Fund helps investors access Grade A–C performing mortgage funds, retirement account strategies, and private real estate opportunities without the daily responsibilities of owning and managing property directly.

Explore diversified investment solutions centered on mortgage notes, retirement strategies, real estate syndications, and investor education.
Invest in carefully selected Grade A–C performing mortgage funds backed by real estate assets, including residential, multifamily, commercial, mobile home park, and tax lien collateral.
Use self-directed IRA or 401(k) retirement funds to pursue passive, tax-advantaged mortgage note income while maintaining exposure to real estate-backed investment strategies.
Access larger real estate development opportunities, including Florida construction syndications such as the SUNRISE Project involving homes, a marina, and a golf course.
Follow a structured path from sign-up and document review to a management team call, investment completion, and ongoing cash distribution communication.
Support portfolio growth through sourced bulk mortgage note acquisitions, backed by the fund’s experience purchasing and managing loan portfolios nationwide.
Review blogs, whitepapers, and events that help prospective investors understand mortgage note investing, fund strategy, and passive real estate alternatives.
The CEO Fund’s model investment portfolios are built for accredited investors who want passive income without tenants, repairs, or day-to-day property management. Through professionally managed mortgage notes, real estate-backed collateral, retirement account strategies, and select syndication opportunities, investors gain access to a diversified alternative investment approach guided by experienced fund managers.

The CEO Fund combines experienced leadership, real estate collateral, and disciplined investment strategy.
A 10+ year track record supports disciplined mortgage note acquisition and portfolio management.
Carlo Turner brings certified note investing expertise and 15+ years of corporate finance experience.
Investments span 50+ states, helping reduce reliance on a single local real estate market.
Mortgage notes are supported by real estate collateral across diverse property types and markets.
Experienced fund leaders guiding disciplined real estate-backed 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.
Model investment portfolios are professionally structured investment approaches built around a specific strategy, asset mix, and risk-return objective. At The CEO Fund, the model focuses on real estate-backed mortgage notes, diversified property collateral, and passive income potential for accredited investors. The goal is to provide a clear framework rather than requiring investors to source, evaluate, and manage individual assets themselves.
Connect with The CEO Fund for clear answers before investing.
Specialized mortgage note investing leadership.
Established performance history in mortgage assets.
Broad portfolio reach across U.S. markets.
Share your investment goals, retirement account questions, or portfolio interests, and The CEO Fund team will help you understand 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.