Real Asset Portfolio Management Services

Build real asset exposure without managing properties yourself. The CEO Fund provides professionally managed portfolio strategies built around mortgage notes, real estate-backed lending, syndications, and retirement-account investment options for accredited investors. With disciplined underwriting, diversified collateral, and ongoing reporting, our team helps investors pursue passive income through tangible assets instead of relying solely on public-market performance.

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Our Real Asset Portfolio Management Services

Explore managed real asset strategies built around mortgage notes, syndications, collateralized lending, and investor education.

Mortgage Fund Investing

Invest in professionally managed mortgage note portfolios backed by multifamily, single-family, commercial, and mobile home real estate, while the fund handles servicing, oversight, and portfolio administration.

Bulk Mortgage Acquisitions

The CEO Fund acquires mortgage portfolios in bulk, using institutional relationships and due diligence to identify discounted assets with diversified borrower exposure and risk-adjusted return potential.

Real Estate Syndications

Access large-scale development and acquisition opportunities alongside experienced sponsors, including construction and housing projects structured for passive participation and long-term real estate exposure.

Business Lending

Diversify beyond mortgage notes with collateral-backed lending to contractors and established operators, adding another income-focused asset category managed through underwriting and servicing oversight.

IRA Strategy

Use self-directed IRA or 401(k) structures to pursue real estate-backed portfolio income within a tax-advantaged account, with guidance through setup and documentation.

Investor Education

Build confidence with eBooks, webinars, case studies, and articles explaining note grades, due diligence, passive income strategies, and how real asset investments work.

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Our Real Asset Management Process

Review Goals And Eligibility

We begin with a focused discussion about your investment goals, income objectives, accreditation status, and preferred account structure, including direct investing or self-directed IRA and 401(k) pathways.

Source And Underwrite Assets

Structure A Diversified Portfolio

Manage Assets And Payments

Report And Communicate Clearly

The CEO Fund Difference

Why Choose The CEO Fund?

The CEO Fund combines specialized note investing knowledge with disciplined real asset portfolio management.

Certified Expertise

Led by Carlo Turner, a Certified Note Investing Specialist with deep mortgage fund expertise.

Proven Track Record

10+ years of fund history and 500+ loans purchased support disciplined portfolio execution.

Nationwide Diversification

Exposure spans property types, borrower profiles, and 50+ states for broader real asset balance.

Hands-Off Investing

Investors pursue real estate-backed income without handling tenants, toilets, tiles, or property operations.

Meet The CEO Fund Team

Experienced leadership in finance, real estate, and mortgage notes.

Portrait of Carlo Turner, Fund Manager and Certified Note Investing Specialist at The CEO Fund

Carlo Turner

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.

Portrait of Patrick Franz, Vice President and Executive Fund Manager at The CEO Fund

Patrick Franz

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.

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Desi Arnez

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are real assets in asset management?

In asset management, real assets are investments tied to tangible or physical assets rather than purely financial instruments. Common examples include real estate, mortgage notes, infrastructure, land, commodities, and asset-backed loans. The CEO Fund focuses on real estate-backed strategies such as mortgage fund investing, bulk loan acquisitions, syndications, and collateralized lending designed for accredited investors seeking alternative income sources.

What do Real Asset Portfolio Management Services include?

Who can invest with The CEO Fund?

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How do I get started with The CEO Fund?

Still Have Investment Questions?

Connect with our fund managers for clear answers before investing.

Certified & Proven

Awards and Recognition

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Certified Note Specialist

Specialized expertise in mortgage note investing.

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10+ Year Track Record

Documented fund history across market cycles.

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500+ Loans Purchased

Portfolio experience across nationwide mortgage assets.

Start Your Real Asset Portfolio Conversation

Share your investment goals, accreditation status, and preferred account structure. Our fund management team will explain next steps, documentation, and available investment pathways.

Contact Us Today

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.