Mortgage Funds
Invest in professionally managed mortgage note portfolios backed by diversified real estate assets, allowing accredited investors to pursue passive income without tenants, repairs, or property management obligations.
Build passive, real estate-backed income with The CEO Fund’s professionally managed investment solutions. Accredited investors gain access to mortgage fund investing, syndications, IRA and 401(k) strategies, and diversified asset-backed lending without handling tenants, repairs, or property management. Our experienced fund team focuses on transparent reporting, rigorous due diligence, and practical pathways toward generational wealth.

Explore private real estate-backed strategies designed for passive income, diversification, and long-term wealth building.
Invest in professionally managed mortgage note portfolios backed by diversified real estate assets, allowing accredited investors to pursue passive income without tenants, repairs, or property management obligations.
Use self-directed retirement accounts to access real estate-backed mortgage fund strategies designed for tax-advantaged income generation and long-term compounding inside IRA or 401(k) structures.
Participate in large-scale acquisition and development opportunities, including Florida construction projects, with fractional access to institutional-quality real estate through a passive investment structure.
Benefit from the fund’s institutional relationships and due diligence process as it acquires mortgage portfolios in bulk, often creating diversified borrower exposure and stronger risk-adjusted potential.
Diversify beyond real estate notes through asset-backed loans to contractors and established operators, with underwriting, servicing, and risk management handled by the fund team.
Access eBooks, webinars, case studies, and articles that explain note grades, due diligence, passive income strategies, and the mechanics of real estate-backed investing.
The CEO Fund helps accredited investors access private real estate-backed opportunities without the operational burden of traditional ownership. From mortgage funds and bulk note acquisitions to syndications and retirement account strategies, our team manages sourcing, underwriting, servicing, and reporting so investors can focus on long-term income, diversification, and building generational wealth with greater confidence.

A disciplined investment platform built around collateral, diversification, and professional fund management.
Led by a Certified Note Investing Specialist with extensive corporate finance and mortgage fund expertise.
500+ loans purchased across 50+ states create broad borrower, asset, and market diversification.
Investors pursue real estate-backed income without tenants, toilets, repairs, or daily property management.
Ongoing reporting and direct team access help investors understand portfolio activity and performance.
Experienced fund leadership guiding real estate-backed 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.
A REIT, or Real Estate Investment Trust, is a company that owns or finances income-producing real estate and allows investors to buy shares. The CEO Fund is different: it focuses on mortgage fund investing, real estate syndications, and asset-backed lending opportunities for accredited investors. Instead of owning public REIT shares, investors participate in professionally managed private strategies backed by real estate collateral.
Get clear answers before choosing your investment path.
Specialized expertise in mortgage note investing.
Proven history managing real estate-backed investments.
Extensive acquisition experience across diversified mortgage portfolios.
Share your investment goals, accreditation status, and preferred account structure. Our team will explain the next steps, documentation, and available real estate-backed investment options.
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.