Mortgage Funds
Invest in a managed portfolio of Grade A–C mortgage funds backed by multifamily, single-family, commercial, and mobile home real estate, creating passive income without property management responsibilities.
Build passive income with professionally managed, real estate-backed investment strategies from The CEO Fund. Our Investment Services & Solutions help accredited investors access mortgage funds, self-directed IRA opportunities, construction syndications, and diversified lending assets without managing tenants or properties. Explore a transparent path to cash flow, portfolio diversification, and long-term generational wealth.

Explore diversified real estate-backed investment strategies designed for passive income, retirement growth, and portfolio resilience.
Invest in a managed portfolio of Grade A–C mortgage funds backed by multifamily, single-family, commercial, and mobile home real estate, creating passive income without property management responsibilities.
Use self-directed retirement accounts to pursue tax-advantaged real estate-backed income. The team helps guide documentation and account setup for IRA and 401(k) investors.
Participate in large-scale development and acquisition projects alongside experienced sponsors, including Florida construction opportunities designed for long-term appreciation and passive investor access.
Benefit from institutional-style mortgage portfolio acquisitions purchased in bulk. The CEO Fund applies due diligence to identify discounted loan pools with stronger risk-adjusted return potential.
Diversify beyond real estate notes with asset-backed loans to contractors and established operators, supported by underwriting, collateral review, servicing, and ongoing risk management.
Begin with a transparent onboarding process covering goals, accreditation verification, investment documents, funding options, reporting expectations, and direct access to the fund management team.
The CEO Fund gives accredited investors access to professionally managed real estate-backed strategies without the operational burdens of direct ownership. From mortgage note portfolios to retirement account investing and Florida construction syndications, our team focuses on collateral, diversification, and disciplined underwriting so your capital can work toward steady passive income and long-term wealth.

A disciplined investment team focused on passive income, collateral, and transparency.
Led by Carlo Turner, a Certified Note Investing Specialist with deep finance experience.
500+ loans purchased across 50+ states create broad geographic and borrower diversification.
Investments are backed by tangible real estate collateral, not unsecured market speculation.
Earn real estate-backed income without tenants, toilets, tiles, or daily property management.
Experienced fund leaders 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.
The CEO Fund offers professionally managed real estate-backed investment options for accredited investors, including mortgage fund investing, self-directed IRA and 401(k) strategies, real estate syndications, bulk mortgage portfolio acquisitions, and asset-backed small business lending. These services are designed to generate passive income while diversifying across property types, borrowers, and markets.
Connect with our team for clear answers before investing.
Specialized expertise in mortgage note investing.
Proven fund history serving accredited investors.
Extensive mortgage loan acquisition experience nationwide.
Share your investment goals and our team will explain eligibility, documentation, funding options, 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.