Mortgage Funds
Invest in a professionally managed portfolio of Grade A–C mortgage funds backed by multifamily, single-family, commercial, and mobile home real estate for passive income potential.
Build durable passive income with Private Wealth Management Services designed for accredited investors seeking real estate-backed alternatives. The CEO Fund combines mortgage fund investing, retirement-account strategies, syndications, and portfolio diversification with professional underwriting and ongoing reporting—helping you pursue steady cash flow without managing tenants, properties, or day-to-day asset operations.

Explore managed investment strategies built around real estate-backed income, retirement accounts, syndications, and investor education.
Invest in a professionally managed portfolio of Grade A–C mortgage funds backed by multifamily, single-family, commercial, and mobile home real estate for passive income potential.
Use self-directed IRA or 401(k) accounts to access tax-advantaged mortgage fund investing designed for retirement-focused investors seeking consistent distributions and reduced market volatility.
Participate in large-scale real estate development and acquisition projects alongside experienced sponsors, including Florida construction syndications with long-term appreciation and passive ownership potential.
Benefit from The CEO Fund’s ability to acquire diversified mortgage portfolios in bulk, often at discounted values, using rigorous due diligence and institutional relationships.
Gain diversified exposure to asset-backed small business lending, including loans to contractors and established operators, while the fund manages underwriting and servicing.
Access eBooks, webinars, case studies, and articles that explain note grades, due diligence, passive income strategies, and how mortgage fund investing works.
The CEO Fund helps accredited investors access real estate-backed wealth strategies without the operational burden of direct ownership. Through managed mortgage funds, retirement-account structures, syndications, and asset-backed lending, investors gain diversified exposure guided by experienced fund managers. The approach emphasizes recurring income, rigorous underwriting, transparent reporting, and tangible collateral supporting long-term wealth-building goals.

The CEO Fund combines disciplined underwriting, experienced leadership, and diversified real estate-backed opportunities.
Led by Certified Note Investing Specialist Carlo Turner and seasoned fund managers.
500+ loans purchased across 50+ states create broad geographic and borrower diversification.
Mortgage notes, real estate assets, and secured lending support income-focused strategies.
Investors receive quarterly distributions, ongoing reporting, and direct access to the fund team.
Experienced fund managers guiding real estate-backed wealth 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.
The CEO Fund focuses on private wealth strategies built around real estate-backed income opportunities. Services include professionally managed mortgage fund investing, self-directed IRA and 401(k) strategies, bulk mortgage portfolio acquisitions, real estate syndications, small business lending exposure, and investor education. The goal is to help accredited investors pursue passive income without directly managing properties.
Get clear answers before choosing your private investment strategy.
Specialized expertise in mortgage note investing.
Decade-long fund performance and management history.
Portfolio scale across nationwide real estate-backed loans.
Share your investment goals, accreditation status, and preferred account structure. Our fund management team will explain available opportunities, documentation, funding options, and reporting expectations clearly before you invest.
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.