Mortgage Fund Investing
Access professionally managed mortgage funds backed by real estate assets, including multifamily, single-family, mobile home parks, commercial properties, and tax liens designed to generate consistent cash flow.
The CEO Fund provides Private Fund Management Services for accredited investors seeking passive income through professionally managed, real estate-backed mortgage note investments. With a 10+ year track record, 500+ loans purchased, and a nationwide acquisition strategy, the fund helps investors access diversified private opportunities without the demands of traditional property ownership.

Private fund strategies for accredited investors seeking passive, real estate-backed income and portfolio diversification.
Access professionally managed mortgage funds backed by real estate assets, including multifamily, single-family, mobile home parks, commercial properties, and tax liens designed to generate consistent cash flow.
Use self-directed IRA or 401(k) retirement funds to pursue passive, tax-advantaged mortgage note income while diversifying beyond traditional market-based retirement assets.
Follow a structured investment path that includes fund document review, a management team consultation, capital funding, and ongoing cash distributions for qualified investors.
Participate in larger real estate development opportunities, including Florida-based construction syndications such as the SUNRISE Project involving homes, marina, and golf course development.
Benefit from experienced sourcing and acquisition of bulk mortgage note portfolios, supported by due diligence, asset selection, and portfolio management on behalf of the fund.
Explore blogs, whitepapers, and events designed to help prospective investors understand mortgage note investing, fund strategy, private market risks, and passive income opportunities.

Prospective investors begin by reviewing fund materials, educational resources, and investment objectives. This helps clarify how mortgage note investing works, how distributions are structured, and whether private fund exposure aligns with their income and diversification goals.
The CEO Fund combines specialized mortgage note expertise with diversified real estate-backed investment management.
A 10+ year track record supports disciplined private fund management and investor confidence.
Fund leadership includes certified mortgage note expertise and decades of finance experience.
Investors gain exposure across property types, markets, mortgage notes, syndications, and related assets.
Professional management helps investors avoid tenants, repairs, and daily property responsibilities.
Experienced leadership in mortgage notes and 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.
Private fund managers oversee the strategy, acquisition, financing, asset management, and reporting for pooled investment vehicles. At The CEO Fund, the management team focuses on acquiring and managing real estate-backed mortgage assets, including performing mortgage notes and related opportunities. Their role includes due diligence, portfolio diversification, investor communication, quarterly distributions, and aligning fund decisions with long-term passive income goals for accredited investors.
Connect with experienced fund managers about your investment goals.
Specialized expertise in mortgage note investing.
Established history managing real estate-backed investments.
Proven scale across diversified mortgage assets.
Share your investment goals, accredited investor status, and preferred strategy. The CEO Fund team will help you understand available options 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.