Mortgage Fund Investing
Access professionally managed mortgage note funds backed by diversified real estate collateral, including residential, multifamily, commercial, mobile home park, and tax lien assets selected for income potential.
The CEO Fund helps accredited investors access professionally managed, real estate-backed opportunities designed for passive income without the burdens of ownership. Through mortgage note investing, IRA and 401(k) strategies, portfolio acquisitions, and private syndications, our team focuses on disciplined asset selection, transparent oversight, diversified collateral across markets nationwide, and cash-flow stability for long-term wealth planning.

Structured investment solutions for accredited investors seeking professionally managed, real estate-backed passive income opportunities.
Access professionally managed mortgage note funds backed by diversified real estate collateral, including residential, multifamily, commercial, mobile home park, and tax lien assets selected for income potential.
Explore strategies for converting eligible self-directed IRA or 401(k) funds into passive, tax-advantaged mortgage note income while maintaining exposure to real estate-backed investments.
Participate in larger real estate development opportunities, including ground-up construction projects such as Florida’s $20 million SUNRISE Project featuring homes, a marina, and a golf course.
Benefit from the fund’s ability to source, analyze, and acquire bulk mortgage note portfolios, supported by case studies and a nationwide acquisition strategy.
Follow a clear path from fund document review to management consultation, investment completion, reporting, and distribution participation based on the applicable offering terms.
Use blogs, whitepapers, and events to better understand mortgage note investing, fund strategy, risk considerations, and the role of real estate-backed income in a portfolio.

Start by reviewing The CEO Fund’s investment materials, strategy summaries, and fund documents. This helps you understand the mortgage note approach, collateral types, investor requirements, account options, and distribution framework before scheduling a deeper conversation.
The CEO Fund combines experienced leadership, structured due diligence, and real estate-backed investment access.
A 10+ year track record supports disciplined selection, management, and oversight of real estate-backed opportunities.
Leadership includes Certified Mortgage Investing Specialist expertise and decades of finance and real estate experience.
Portfolio strategy spans property types and markets, reducing reliance on any single asset category.
Investors gain real estate-backed income exposure without handling tenants, maintenance, leasing, or repairs.
Experienced leadership in mortgage notes and real estate-backed assets.
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.
The CEO Fund manages real estate-backed investment opportunities for accredited investors, with a focus on mortgage notes, portfolio acquisitions, retirement account strategies, and select syndications. The goal is to create passive income exposure through professionally selected assets, diversified collateral, and ongoing fund oversight without requiring investors to manage tenants, repairs, or property operations directly.
Connect with fund management for clear answers before you invest.
Specialist credential supporting disciplined mortgage note oversight.
Decade-plus performance history managing real estate-backed investments.
Extensive acquisition history across nationwide mortgage assets.
Share your investment goals, preferred account structure, and questions. Our team will help you understand available opportunities and the next steps for reviewing fund documents.
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.