Mortgage Funds
Invest in a managed portfolio of Grade A–C mortgage funds backed by multifamily, single-family, commercial, and mobile home real estate across the United States.
Build passive income with Investment Fund Services designed for accredited investors seeking real estate-backed alternatives to market volatility. The CEO Fund manages diversified mortgage funds, syndications, and asset-backed lending opportunities, so you can pursue monthly cash flow, IRA-friendly strategies, and professional oversight without owning property or handling tenants, toilets, or day-to-day management.
Explore private fund strategies built around real estate collateral, professional management, and passive income generation.
Invest in a managed portfolio of Grade A–C mortgage funds backed by multifamily, single-family, commercial, and mobile home real estate across the United States.
Use self-directed retirement accounts to pursue tax-advantaged real estate-backed income while our team helps guide the IRA or 401(k) setup process.
Access large-scale development and acquisition projects, including Florida construction syndications, with fractional participation and hands-off professional oversight.
Benefit from institutional relationships and due diligence used to acquire mortgage portfolios in bulk, often creating diversified exposure and stronger risk-adjusted potential.
Diversify through asset-backed loans to contractors and established operators, with underwriting, servicing, and risk management handled by the fund team.
Learn through eBooks, webinars, case studies, and blog resources that explain mortgage notes, due diligence, income strategies, and fund fundamentals.
The CEO Fund helps accredited investors access private, real estate-backed income strategies without becoming landlords. Through mortgage fund investing, retirement account strategies, syndications, and asset-backed lending, our team handles acquisition, underwriting, servicing, reporting, and portfolio management. You gain exposure to diversified collateral and potential cash flow while staying focused on long-term wealth building.
The CEO Fund combines private market access with professional fund management and investor-focused communication.
Managed by leaders with deep finance, real estate, and mortgage note expertise.
Portfolio exposure spans property types, borrower profiles, and markets across 50+ states.
Investments emphasize tangible real estate collateral and disciplined mortgage portfolio acquisition standards.
Resources, reporting, and team access help investors understand how their capital works.
Experienced fund leaders guiding disciplined investment strategies.
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.
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.
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.
The CEO Fund provides professionally managed real estate-backed investment opportunities for accredited investors. Services include mortgage fund investing, self-directed IRA and 401(k) strategy support, real estate syndications, bulk mortgage portfolio acquisitions, asset-backed small business lending, and investor education. The goal is passive income through diversified assets without direct property ownership or day-to-day management.
Connect with our fund managers for clear next steps.
Specialized expertise in mortgage note investing.
Proven operating history across market cycles.
Extensive mortgage portfolio acquisition experience.
Share your investment goals, accreditation status, and preferred strategy. Our team will follow up with next steps, documentation, and 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.