J Patrick Kearns

J Patrick Kearns is a Research Associate at the Busch School of Business, The Catholic University of America. With 48 years in the investment industry, he currently focuses on faith-based wealth management for Catholic institutions and high net worth individuals. His career includes leadership roles at Merrill Lynch, branch management in major U.S. financial hubs, and founding an investment advisory firm.

• Bachelor of Business Administration, University of Notre Dame
• Executive Leadership Program, University of Notre Dame
• Certified Investment Management Analyst, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania

Kearns contributes to non-profit governance through board roles at the Religious Freedom Institute, Cardinal Newman Society, and the Institute for Human Ecology. His expertise bridges finance, Catholic institutional strategy, and ethics-driven investment practices.

He has received numerous industry awards for professional excellence, though specific honors are not listed in the text. Kearns collaborates on initiatives integrating financial strategy with Catholic social teaching.