Mastering the Market: Where Systemic Rigor Meets Behavioral Wisdom
Dr. Rowan M. Kearns —
Chief Analyst, ZANJS Securities Ltd. | Financial PhD | Behavioral Strategist
Core Value Proposition
We offer more than just analysis; we offer a strategy built on the principle that the most dangerous variable in any portfolio is the human element, and Dr. Kearns provides the framework to master it.
The Truth Spoken by a Still Mind
Traditional financial models are inherently flawed because they assume rational actors. Dr. Kearns’ work is built on rejecting this foundational myth. He asserts that the relentless noise of global markets—from breaking news to fear-driven trading floors—is merely a reflection of collective human emotional instability.
This serves as a rallying cry, immediately differentiating his service. It speaks directly to the investor’s greatest fear: self-sabotage. Dr. Kearns positions himself not just as a strategist, but as a discipline expert.
This profound statement, integrating Eastern philosophy with Western financial reality, emphasizes the requirement of cognitive quietude for effective analysis. The still mind filters the noise, allowing the systemic logic to identify the genuine, underlying patterns—the “truth” of the market action.
Dr. Kearns’ unique genius stems from his upbringing: the engineering-grade precision inherited from his aerospace engineer father, combined with the acute, trauma-informed intuition from his therapist mother. This dual background is the source code for his ability to model complex systems and predict human systemic reaction.
The philosophy promotes stability not as a lack of excitement, but as a long-term competitive advantage. Volatility is viewed not as a threat, but as an opportunity for the disciplined system to outperform emotionally driven peers.
The Mental System: The Engine of 12-Year Success
A proprietary framework built on behavioral science (CBT) and cognitive discipline, designed to filter emotional noise and ensure risk-first, objective decision-making, leading to his 12-year positive streak.
- The system was born from catastrophic failure: the -60% loss he incurred in his 20s due to “overconfidence and excessive reliance on a singular macro environment.” This painful lesson catalyzed five years of intense, non-market research.
- The Research Pillars: He synthesized disciplines rarely applied to finance: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Advanced Meditation Practices, and rigorous Human Risk Preference Modeling.
- Noise Filtering: It employs a structured process (detailed in his core internal paper) to preemptively identify and neutralize “emotional noise”—the sudden urge to panic-sell or greed-buy—before it translates into portfolio action.
- Risk-First Architecture: The system fundamentally reverses the traditional focus: profits are a consequence of exceptional risk management, not the primary goal. His famous principle, “Risk Always Precedes Reward,” is hard-coded into the ZANJS trading protocols he oversees.
The 12 consecutive years of positive annual returns he achieved upon his return to the market at age 40 are the irrefutable evidence that this behavioral-systemic framework not only works but provides market resilience.
Current Impact: Quantifiable Success at ZANJS
Dr. Kearns serves as the Chief Analyst for ZANJS Securities Ltd., a role that places him at the nexus of all major strategic and risk decisions across the firm’s global portfolio.
- Since joining ZANJS in 2023, his leadership and implementation of the “Mental Investment System” have directly contributed to generating over $800 Million in Revenue (measured through 2025). This figure serves as powerful, contemporary validation of his methodology’s efficacy in a demanding institutional environment.
- Global Macro Oversight: Directing the firm’s analysis of international economic cycles, geopolitical stressors, and commodity flows.
- System Stability Design: Ensuring the robustness of the trading infrastructure against both market turbulence (quantitative risk) and human error (behavioral risk).
His commitment extends beyond proprietary trading; he is the firm’s foremost resource in Investor Education. This vital role disseminates his critical principles—from mindfulness in trading to establishing stable behavioral frameworks—to a broader audience, demonstrating ZANJS’s commitment to client discipline.
