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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 25 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.

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 Group's other 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.

Media Samples (Audio, Video):

• TD Ameritrade Network - Young Investors and the Bull Market
• MarketMakeHer Podcast - How to Choose a Brokerage Firm with Blain Reinkensmeyer
• FINCON - How to Build and Grow a Lifestyle Blog

Media Samples (Quotes):

• Wall Street Journal - E*Trade’s Future Is Clouded by Schwab-TD Ameritrade Deal
• Fast Company - How Robinhood turns stock trading into a game that it always wins
• Wall Street Journal - Investment Advisers Fear Losing Out in Schwab-TD Ameritrade Deal
• Wall Street Journal - The Race to Zero Commissions
• New York Times - With No Frills and No Commissions, Robinhood App Takes On Big Brokerages
• LibertyTalk.fm - US Dollar to Rally?
• Le Temps Magazine (French) - Robinhood, the app that wants to democratize the stock market, is worth more than a billion dollars
• Barron's - Does Your Broker Merit a Valentine?

Latest Articles

Charles Schwab IRA Review

Open a Charles Schwab IRA with $0 minimum. Enjoy 24/7 support, low fees, and a wide range of investment options to grow your retirement savings.

• Blain Reinkensmeyer
• May 04, 2026

Ally IRA Review

Open an Ally Invest IRA with $0 commissions, low fees, and integrated Ally Bank access, plus robo and advisor options for retirement.

• Blain Reinkensmeyer
• May 04, 2026

Best Prediction Market Apps for 2026

Which prediction market app is best for you? Compare Kalshi, Robinhood, and Polymarket based on our 2026 hands-on reviews of fees, market depth, and political trading.

• Blain Reinkensmeyer
• May 04, 2026

Best Brokerage Accounts with Checking: Top Bank Brokers

The best brokerage accounts with checking and the best banks for investing in 2026. Merrill Edge, J.P. Morgan, Ally, Fidelity and E*TRADE compared on cash management, debit cards, rewards and investing tools.

• Blain Reinkensmeyer
• April 16, 2026

Best IRA Accounts for 2026

Find the best IRA accounts. Compare Fidelity, Schwab, Merrill Edge, E*TRADE, & J.P. Morgan for retirement planning, fees, tools, and account flexibility.

• Blain Reinkensmeyer
• April 01, 2026

Best Brokerage Firms for High Net Worth Individuals for 2026

Find the best brokerage for high-net-worth investors. Compare Fidelity, Schwab, Merrill, and more for premium services and tailored investment tools.

• Blain Reinkensmeyer
• January 27, 2026

4 Candlestick Patterns You Need to Know for 2026

Master candlestick chart reading with key patterns every trader should know. Identify reversals, confirm momentum, and enhance your trading strategy.

• Blain Reinkensmeyer
• December 17, 2025

How to Read Stock Market Charts and Graphs

Beginner’s guide to reading stock charts: learn candlestick patterns, moving averages, support/resistance, and how to trade smarter with TA.

• Blain Reinkensmeyer
• December 17, 2025

Best Short (Inverse) ETFs in 2026

Discover the best inverse ETFs for the S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow, and emerging markets. Learn how they work, when to use them, and the risks of leveraged funds.

• Blain Reinkensmeyer
• April 08, 2025

Best Bullish (Long) ETFs in 2026

Explore the best long and leveraged ETFs for the S&P 500, Nasdaq, Russell, and Dow. Compare 1x, 2x, and 3x bullish ETFs to match your strategy.

• Blain Reinkensmeyer
• December 16, 2024

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