Mortgage Fund
Invest in carefully selected performing mortgage funds backed by diversified real estate assets, including multifamily dwellings, homes, mobile home parks, commercial properties, and tax liens.
Explore passive, real estate-backed investment opportunities with The CEO Fund, a professionally managed platform focused on mortgage notes, multifamily development, and private syndications. Accredited investors can pursue consistent cash flow, portfolio diversification, and exposure to tangible real estate assets without managing tenants, repairs, or day-to-day property operations.

Private real estate investment services designed for accredited investors seeking passive, asset-backed income opportunities.
Invest in carefully selected performing mortgage funds backed by diversified real estate assets, including multifamily dwellings, homes, mobile home parks, commercial properties, and tax liens.
Participate in larger development opportunities, including ground-up construction syndications such as the $20M SUNRISE Project involving homes, a marina, and a golf course.
Follow a structured investment path: review fund documents, schedule a call with the fund management team, invest, and receive quarterly cash distributions.
Use self-directed IRA or 401(k) funds to pursue passive, tax-advantaged exposure to mortgage note income backed by real estate collateral.
Benefit from the fund’s ability to source and acquire bulk mortgage note portfolios, supported by published case studies and acquisition experience.
Access blogs, whitepapers, and events designed to help investors understand mortgage note investing, fund strategy, risk factors, and passive income potential.
The CEO Fund helps accredited investors access private real estate opportunities built around income, diversification, and professional management. From mortgage note funds to multifamily and construction syndications, the firm focuses on tangible collateral and disciplined asset selection, giving investors a path to passive cash flow without the operational burden of traditional property ownership.

The CEO Fund combines professional management, real estate collateral, and disciplined investment strategy.
10+ year track record with 500+ loans purchased across diversified real estate markets.
Certified Mortgage Investing Specialist leadership guides acquisition, financing, development, and asset delivery.
Investors gain exposure across multifamily, homes, commercial assets, tax liens, and mortgage notes.
Designed to generate passive income without tenants, toilets, tiles, or daily property management.
Experienced fund leaders managing 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.
A multifamily real estate investment firm pools capital or manages investment vehicles that provide exposure to apartment communities, housing developments, mortgage notes, or related real estate assets. The CEO Fund focuses on real estate-backed opportunities, including mortgage funds and syndications, so accredited investors can pursue passive income without directly owning or managing rental properties.
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Specialized leadership in mortgage note investing.
Proven investment history across real estate assets.
Extensive mortgage note acquisition experience nationwide.
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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.