Mortgage Funds
Invest in a professionally managed portfolio of Grade A–C mortgage assets backed by multifamily, single-family, commercial, and mobile home real estate, designed to create passive income without direct property ownership.
Explore Short-Term High Yield Funds designed for accredited investors seeking passive income backed by real estate collateral. The CEO Fund professionally manages diversified mortgage assets, small business lending opportunities, and select real estate projects to help investors pursue steady distributions without the burdens of property ownership, tenant management, or daily market volatility.

Explore real estate-backed fund strategies built for income, diversification, tax planning, and informed investor participation.
Invest in a professionally managed portfolio of Grade A–C mortgage assets backed by multifamily, single-family, commercial, and mobile home real estate, designed to create passive income without direct property ownership.
Use self-directed IRA or 401(k) accounts to access real estate-backed income opportunities inside a tax-advantaged structure, with guidance through setup, documentation, and investment coordination.
Benefit from the fund’s ability to acquire mortgage portfolios in bulk, often at discounts to face value, supported by rigorous due diligence and diversified borrower exposure.
Diversify beyond real estate notes through asset-backed lending to contractors and established operators, adding another income stream managed through professional underwriting, servicing, and collateral review.
Participate in large-scale development and acquisition opportunities alongside experienced sponsors, including Florida construction projects designed for long-term appreciation and passive investor participation.
Access webinars, eBooks, case studies, and articles that explain mortgage note grades, due diligence, passive income strategy, and how real estate-backed funds operate.
The CEO Fund helps accredited investors pursue short-term, high-yield opportunities through professionally managed, real estate-backed assets. Instead of owning property directly, investors gain exposure to mortgage notes, borrower payments, and diversified collateral while the fund handles underwriting, servicing, reporting, and asset management. The result is a hands-off path toward passive income with institutional-style oversight.

The CEO Fund combines disciplined underwriting, experienced leadership, and collateral-backed strategies.
Led by Certified Note Investing Specialist Carlo Turner and experienced fund managers.
Investments are backed by tangible real estate collateral across diverse property categories.
The fund has purchased 500+ loans across 50+ states for broader exposure.
Earn passive income without tenants, toilets, tiles, or property management responsibilities.
Experienced fund leadership with real estate and finance depth.
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 best short-term high-yield investment depends on your liquidity needs, risk tolerance, and accreditation status. For accredited investors, real estate-backed mortgage funds can offer attractive income potential because returns are supported by borrower payments and collateral. The CEO Fund focuses on professionally managed mortgage assets, diversified loans, and ongoing reporting, but every investment should be reviewed carefully before committing capital.
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Specialized expertise in mortgage note investing.
A decade-plus history managing real estate-backed investments.
Broad loan acquisition history across national markets.
Share your investment goals, accreditation status, and preferred account type. Our fund team will explain available options, documentation, 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.