Mortgage Investing
Invest in professionally managed mortgage funds backed by diversified real estate assets, designed to generate passive income without tenants, toilets, or property management responsibilities.
Build generational wealth with professionally managed, real estate-backed investment strategies designed for accredited investors. The CEO Fund helps you pursue passive income through mortgage fund investing, retirement account strategies, syndications, and educational resources—without the day-to-day burdens of property ownership. Explore transparent options backed by experienced fund managers, diversified assets, and disciplined due diligence.
Explore real estate-backed strategies, retirement planning options, private syndications, and investor education tailored for accredited investors.
Invest in professionally managed mortgage funds backed by diversified real estate assets, designed to generate passive income without tenants, toilets, or property management responsibilities.
Use self-directed IRA or 401(k) accounts to pursue tax-advantaged exposure to real estate-backed mortgage fund investing and recurring income strategies.
Access large-scale real estate development and acquisition projects alongside experienced sponsors, including Florida construction syndications with long-term appreciation potential.
Benefit from institutional-style mortgage portfolio acquisitions, where discounted bulk loan purchases can create diversification, borrower exposure, and stronger risk-adjusted return potential.
Participate in diversified asset-backed lending opportunities to contractors and established operators, with underwriting, servicing, and risk management handled by the fund team.
Learn through eBooks, webinars, case studies, and articles that explain mortgage notes, due diligence, passive income strategies, and private market investing.
The CEO Fund gives accredited investors a disciplined path to passive, real estate-backed income without becoming landlords. Through professionally managed mortgage funds, retirement account strategies, syndications, and portfolio acquisitions, our team handles underwriting, servicing, reporting, and risk management. You gain access to private market opportunities supported by tangible collateral, experienced leadership, and a 10+ year investment track record.
The CEO Fund combines specialized mortgage note expertise with disciplined portfolio management.
Led by Certified Note Investing Specialist Carlo Turner and seasoned real estate finance professionals.
Investments are backed by real estate collateral across multiple property types and markets.
500+ loans purchased across 50+ states support broad geographic and borrower diversification.
Investors receive reporting, education, and direct access to the fund management team.
Experienced fund managers 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 focuses on real estate-backed alternative investments for accredited investors, including mortgage fund investing, retirement account strategies, real estate syndications, and diversified lending opportunities. Instead of managing rental properties directly, investors gain access to professionally managed portfolios designed to generate passive income through borrower payments, interest collections, and carefully underwritten asset-backed opportunities.
Speak with our fund team about your goals and available options.
Specialized expertise in mortgage note investing.
Established alternative investment fund performance history.
Extensive loan acquisition and portfolio management experience.
Tell us about your investment goals, accreditation status, and preferred account structure. Our team will follow up to discuss available opportunities 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.