Experience Your Wealth Through Mortgage Fund Investing

Experience Your Wealth with The CEO Fund through professionally managed, real estate-backed investment strategies designed for accredited investors. From mortgage fund investing and self-directed retirement accounts to syndications and diversified lending, our team helps you pursue passive income without traditional property ownership burdens like tenants, toilets, or tiles.

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Our Experience Your Wealth Services

Explore real estate-backed investment strategies built for accredited investors seeking passive income and portfolio diversification.

Mortgage Funds

Invest in a professionally managed portfolio of Grade A–C mortgage funds backed by multifamily, single-family, commercial, mobile home, and other real estate assets across the United States.

IRA Strategy

Use self-directed retirement accounts to pursue tax-advantaged, real estate-backed income. The team helps guide investors through IRA and 401(k) setup requirements and documentation.

Real Estate Syndications

Access large-scale development and acquisition opportunities alongside experienced sponsors, including Florida construction projects designed for long-term real estate appreciation and passive participation.

Portfolio Acquisitions

Benefit from institutional relationships and disciplined due diligence used to acquire mortgage portfolios in bulk, often creating diversified exposure and stronger risk-adjusted return potential.

Business Lending

Participate in diversified asset-backed lending to contractors and established operators. These loans add borrower and industry diversification while the fund manages underwriting and servicing.

Investor Onboarding

Move from inquiry to investment with a clear process covering goals, accreditation verification, documentation, funding, quarterly reporting, and direct access to the fund management team.

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Our Simple Investor Onboarding Process

Start With A Strategy Call

Schedule an introductory call with The CEO Fund management team to discuss your income objectives, risk profile, retirement account interests, and accreditation status. This conversation helps identify whether mortgage fund investing aligns with your broader wealth strategy.

Review Documents And Eligibility

Fund Your Investment Account

Receive Reporting And Distributions

The CEO Fund Difference

Why Choose The CEO Fund?

The CEO Fund combines disciplined underwriting, experienced leadership, and real estate-backed strategies for qualified investors.

Certified Expertise

Led by a Certified Note Investing Specialist with deep mortgage fund acquisition experience.

Proven Scale

500+ loans purchased across 50+ states for diversified national mortgage exposure.

Hands-Off Income

Investors pursue real estate-backed income without managing tenants, repairs, or property operations.

Diversified Access

Investment options include mortgage funds, syndications, small business lending, IRAs, and 401(k)s.

Meet The Fund Team

Experienced fund managers focused on real estate-backed passive income.

Portrait of Carlo Turner, Fund Manager and Certified Note Investing Specialist at The CEO Fund

Carlo Turner

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.

Portrait of Patrick Franz, Vice President and Executive Fund Manager at The CEO Fund

Patrick Franz

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.

Portrait of Desi Arnez, Director, CEO, President and Senior Fund Manager at The CEO Fund

Desi Arnez

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Experience Your Wealth mean?

The CEO Fund helps accredited investors pursue passive income through professionally managed, real estate-backed investments. Strategies include mortgage fund investing, bulk mortgage portfolio acquisitions, real estate syndications, small business lending, and self-directed IRA or 401(k) investing. The fund management team handles underwriting, acquisition, servicing, reporting, and portfolio oversight so investors can participate without direct property management responsibilities.

How does mortgage fund investing work?

Who can invest with The CEO Fund?

Can I invest using a self-directed IRA or 401(k)?

What assets back the investment portfolio?

Are monthly or quarterly distributions guaranteed?

What is the investor onboarding process?

Why choose The CEO Fund over buying rental property?

Have More Investor Questions?

Connect with our fund managers for clear answers before investing.

Certified & Trusted

Awards and Recognition

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Certified Note Specialist

Recognized expertise in mortgage note investing.

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10+ Year Track Record

Established fund performance history and disciplined management.

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500+ Loan Acquisitions

Proven scale across diversified mortgage assets.

Ready To Experience Your Wealth?

Share your goals, accreditation status, and preferred investment path. Our fund management team will explain available strategies, documentation, retirement account options, and next steps clearly.

Contact Us Today

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.