Mortgage Fund Investing
Access professionally managed mortgage funds backed by diversified real estate assets, including residential, multifamily, commercial, mobile home park, and tax lien opportunities designed to support passive income.
Strategic Family Wealth Planning & Advisory Services from The CEO Fund help accredited families pursue generational wealth through professionally managed, real estate-backed investment strategies. With mortgage note investing, retirement account strategies, and private real estate opportunities, our team helps simplify passive income planning while reducing the burdens of traditional property ownership.
Strategic advisory and investment access for accredited families seeking real estate-backed passive income and long-term wealth planning.
Access professionally managed mortgage funds backed by diversified real estate assets, including residential, multifamily, commercial, mobile home park, and tax lien opportunities designed to support passive income.
Explore tax-advantaged strategies that may allow self-directed IRA and 401(k) investors to participate in passive mortgage note income through eligible retirement account structures.
Participate in larger private real estate opportunities, including development-focused syndications such as Florida construction projects designed for qualified investors seeking alternative real estate exposure.
We begin by learning your income objectives, retirement account structure, investment experience, and long-term family wealth priorities. This helps determine whether mortgage note investing, real estate syndications, or IRA-based strategies may align with your goals.
The CEO Fund combines fund management experience, real estate collateral, and investor-focused strategy.
Over 10 years of fund history supporting disciplined real estate-backed investment strategies.
Led by a Certified Mortgage Investing Specialist with deep corporate finance experience.
Portfolio exposure spans property types and markets across 50+ states nationwide.
Designed for passive income without tenants, repairs, leasing, or property operations.
Experienced fund leaders guiding real estate-backed wealth strategies.
Fund Manager / Certified Note Investing Specialist
Carlo Turner serves as Fund Manager and Certified Note Investing Specialist at The CEO Fund, a role he has held since the fund's inception. With more than 15 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 billion. His deep expertise in real estate-backed investments and mortgage note 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 notes. 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 notes, 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 family wealth advisor helps high-net-worth individuals and families organize financial goals, evaluate investment opportunities, plan for income needs, and consider long-term wealth transfer. At The CEO Fund, advisory conversations focus on real estate-backed alternatives such as mortgage note funds, IRA and 401(k) strategies, and passive income options for accredited investors seeking diversification beyond traditional markets.
Speak with our team about eligibility, strategy, and next steps.
Specialized leadership in mortgage note investing.
Established fund history serving accredited investors.
Broad mortgage note acquisition experience nationwide.
Share your investment goals, retirement account questions, or interest in real estate-backed passive income. Our team will help you understand the next appropriate step.
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.