How I Test
"My research begins with collecting thousands of data points across hundreds of variables, evaluating the features that matter for beginners, casual and passive investors, and active traders. I carefully track margin rates, trading costs, and fees to rate stock brokers across proprietary testing categories.
I open personal brokerage accounts and test every available platform on desktop, web, and mobile for each broker reviewed. Nothing gets rated until I've used it myself, because I believe our readers deserve findings grounded in real, hands-on experience."
Years of Experience
15+ years
Areas of Expertise
Options trading, investor education, trading strategy, and retail brokerage
Article Count
50+
Licenses / Credentials (if applicable)
FINRA Series 7, 63, 66, and 4
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Jessica Inskip is the Director of Investor Research at StockBrokers.com, with over 15 years of experience in retail brokerage, investor education, and trading strategy. A former registered representative, she held FINRA Series 7, 63, 66, and 4 licenses, reflecting deep knowledge of regulatory frameworks and advanced options trading.
Her career spans top firms in the industry. At Fidelity’s Active Trader Desk, she worked directly with high-volume clients during major market events. At Merrill Edge, she led platform and strategy efforts as Senior Platform Manager and later Director of Advanced Trader Strategy, focusing on tools for self-directed investors.
Jessica then joined OptionsPlay as Director of Education and Product, where she built content and tools to simplify options for retail traders. This shift marked her move toward a broader mission: making markets more accessible through education and research.
She is a frequent guest on CNBC, Bloomberg, The Schwab Network, Fox Business, and Yahoo! Finance, and hosts the Market MakeHer podcast, where she mentors aspiring investor Jessie DeNuit in real-time.
Follow Jessica’s official TikTok channel for timely commentary and practical investor education designed for today’s markets.
Recent Media Appearances:
- Schwab Network - The Big 3: NVDA, AAPL, J - August 8th, 2025
- CNBC - Power Lunch: AAPL, NVDA, VST - August 8th, 2025
- Fox News - America Reports: Jessica Inskip & Taylor Price Panel Discussion - August 1st, 2025
- CNBC - Power Lunch: META Iron Condor - July 29th, 2025
- Schwab Network - The Big 3: QCOM, AEO, GOOGL - July 29th, 2025
- Schwab Network - The Big 3: GOOGL, IVZ, NUE - July 22nd, 2025
- Schwab Network - The Big 3: NVDA, COIN, FI - July 8th, 2025
- Cheddar - Big Business This Week - June 18th, 2025
- Schwab Network - The Big 3: VRT, RDDT, NDAQ - June 17th, 2025
- CNBC - Power Lunch: UNH, RDDT, NDAQ - June 16th, 2025
- Yahoo! Finance - Catalysts: Co-Hosting Segment - June 16th, 2025
- Schwab Network - The Big 3: TLN, AVGO, COIN - June 10th, 2025
Latest Articles
Read our Webull review and discover its commission-free trading, sleek platforms, paper trading tools, and fractional shares.
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July 14, 2026
Practice investing risk-free with the best paper trading platforms. Compare Webull, Schwab, Interactive Brokers, E*TRADE, and more.
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July 01, 2026
Compare the best brokers for 24-hour trading. Find platforms offering overnight access, extended hours, and tools for round-the-clock investing.
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July 01, 2026
Hands-on TradeStation TITAN X review: our lead researcher tests the charting, options chain, and order entry, and compares it to top advanced platforms.
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June 30, 2026
Interactive Brokers vs TradeStation: I tested both active-trading platforms on fees, charting, range, and tools. See which one fits how you trade in 2026.
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June 30, 2026
Start investing with ease. Explore the best beginner-friendly trading platforms with low fees, great education, and intuitive apps.
- Jessica Inskip
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June 25, 2026
We tested dozens of mobile platforms to find the 10 best stock trading apps for 2026. Compare top picks like Schwab and Fidelity for every investing style.
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June 25, 2026
Find the top brokers for DAS Trader Pro. Discover pricing, platform fees, and best choices for active and professional direct-access traders.
- Jessica Inskip
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June 25, 2026
Invest with any budget using fractional shares. See the top brokers, including Fidelity, Schwab, and Interactive Brokers.
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June 25, 2026
We tested and ranked the best custodial accounts for minors. Compare Fidelity, Schwab, and more to find the right custodial brokerage account for your child in 2026.
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June 22, 2026