Mortgage Fund Investing
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.
The CEO Fund helps accredited investors access private, real estate-backed investment opportunities designed for passive income, portfolio diversification, and long-term wealth building. Through mortgage note investing, retirement account strategies, syndications, and investor education, our managed network offers an alternative to traditional property ownership without the everyday responsibilities of tenants, toilets, or tiles.
Explore private investment services built around mortgage notes, retirement strategies, 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 eligible self-directed IRA or 401(k) funds to pursue passive, tax-advantaged mortgage note income while maintaining exposure to real estate-backed investment strategies.
Follow a clear path from fund document review to a management call, investment setup, and quarterly cash distributions through a structured investor onboarding experience.
Access larger real estate development opportunities, including projects like the $20 million Sunrise Project, designed around ground-up construction and community-scale development.
Explore free blogs, whitepapers, and events created to help prospective investors understand note investing, 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 a nationwide strategy across diversified markets.
Start by signing up and accessing fund materials that explain available strategies, investment focus, risk considerations, and income objectives. This helps qualified investors understand how mortgage notes, syndications, and retirement account options may fit their broader portfolio goals.
The CEO Fund combines disciplined asset selection with professional fund management and investor-focused education.
The CEO Fund has a 10+ year track record in real estate-backed private investments.
Leadership includes certified mortgage note expertise and decades of finance, capital raising, and real estate experience.
Investors access mortgage notes across 50+ states, reducing reliance on any single market.
Strategies are designed for monthly cash flow without managing tenants, repairs, or properties directly.
Experienced fund leadership 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.
Private investment network services connect accredited investors with professionally managed, non-public investment opportunities. At The CEO Fund, this includes mortgage fund investing, real estate syndications, retirement account strategies, portfolio acquisition insights, and investor education. The goal is to provide access to real estate-backed alternatives that may generate passive income without requiring direct property management.
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Specialized expertise in mortgage note investing.
Established history managing real estate-backed assets.
Broad portfolio activity across national markets.
Share your investment goals, accreditation status, and preferred strategy. Our team will help you review available resources and schedule a fund discussion.
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.