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Blain Reinkensmeyer

Managing Partner

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Blain Reinkensmeyer is Co-Founder and Partner at Reink Media Group. He is also a writer on finance and stock trading at StockBrokers.com. Blain is widely respected as a leading expert on finance and investing, specifically the U.S. online brokerage industry. Blain has over 20 years of trading experience and as an expert voice on the investment industry has been quoted in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and Fast Company, among others.

At the young age of 22, Blain was honored as part of Crain's Detroit Business' Top 20 in their 20s, 2009 class.

Blain has authored a wide range of educational articles covering the finance and investing industry. He draws inspiration from his conversations with everyday traders and industry leaders alike.

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Blain founded the site StockTrader.com, now housed on StockBrokers.com, which began as a personal blog in 2007 and has become a widely consulted educational resource for traders of all experience levels. Blain's numerous stock trading educational articles have been read over 20 million times over the past decade.

At Stockbrokers.com Blain co-authors many of the site's articles and guides and is credited with creating the website's original scoring rubric for analyzing trading platforms. He has also contributed significantly to Reink Media's other Reink Media Group properties, including ForexBrokers.com and investor.com.

Blain is married and lives in Troy, Michigan, with his wife and kids. He is a technology enthusiast who loves reading, ice hockey, and spending time with his family.


Meet Blain Reinkensmeyer of Reink Media Group and StockBrokers.com.

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Merrill Edge Review

Looking for an honest Merrill Edge review? We break down its fees, pros, cons, and best features to help you decide if it’s the right brokerage for you in 2025.

  • Blain Reinkensmeyer
  • July 31, 2025
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J.P. Morgan Self-Directed Investing Review

J.P. Morgan Self-Directed Investing makes it easy for Chase Bank customers to invest and allows access to J.P. Morgan research. On the downside, the broker features are sparse compared to industry leaders.

  • Blain Reinkensmeyer
  • July 31, 2025
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Interactive Brokers Review

Interactive Brokers is a go-to choice for professionals because of its institutional-grade desktop trading platform, high-quality trade executions and rock-bottom margin rates.

  • Blain Reinkensmeyer
  • July 31, 2025
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Firstrade Review

Discover Firstrade’s $0 commissions, powerful options trading tools, fractional shares, and AI-driven research. Is it the right broker for you? Read our expert review to find out.

  • Blain Reinkensmeyer
  • July 31, 2025
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Fidelity Review

Fidelity is a value-driven online broker offering industry-leading research, excellent trading tools, and an easy-to-use mobile app.

  • Blain Reinkensmeyer
  • July 31, 2025
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E*TRADE Review

E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley is a top-performing broker whose highlights include two excellent mobile apps and the Power E*TRADE platform.

  • Blain Reinkensmeyer
  • July 31, 2025
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eToro Review

Though its offerings have some limitations, eToro's approach will appeal to those interested in learning how to trade crypto or joining a crypto-focused community.

  • Blain Reinkensmeyer
  • July 31, 2025
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Citi Self Invest Review

Citi Self Invest proved easy to use, easy on the eyes, and very convenient for Citi customers. For now, the investment options and tools are sparse; it's best for clients with limited needs.

  • Blain Reinkensmeyer
  • July 31, 2025
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Charles Schwab Review

Charles Schwab sets the standard for brokerage firms, combining cutting-edge trading platforms, in-depth research, and investor-focused tools for every need.

  • Blain Reinkensmeyer
  • July 31, 2025
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Ally Invest Review

Ally Invest Review 2025: Explore pros, cons, fees, and platform features of Ally Invest. Ideal for beginners and Ally Bank customers seeking simplicity and seamless banking integration.

  • Blain Reinkensmeyer
  • July 31, 2025
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