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
Charles Schwab vs Interactive Brokers: I tested both head-to-head on platforms, margin rates, global access, and research. See which one fits you in 2026.
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June 22, 2026
Discover the best brokerage account bonuses. We tested top platforms to help you find the most lucrative new brokerage account bonus for your next deposit.
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June 18, 2026
eToro vs Robinhood: one's a social-trading specialist, the other a complete low-cost broker. I tested both to see which fits your investing style in 2026.
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June 18, 2026
Charles Schwab vs Fidelity: our #1 and #2 brokers tested head-to-head on platforms, research, fees, and retirement. See which top broker fits you in 2026.
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June 18, 2026
E*TRADE vs Robinhood: full-service depth and real options tools, or $0 trades and a simpler app? I compared both brokers hands-on to see which one fits your preference in 2026.
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June 17, 2026
Webull vs Robinhood: I tested both commission-free apps head-to-head on tools, fees, crypto, and ease of use. See which one fits your trading style in 2026.
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June 17, 2026
Charles Schwab vs Robinhood: I tested both brokers head-to-head on fees, platforms, research, and crypto. See which one wins for your investing style in 2026.
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June 17, 2026
Fidelity vs Robinhood: I tested both brokers head-to-head on fees, platforms, research, and crypto. See which one wins for your investing style in 2026.
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June 17, 2026
Read our Robinhood review and see why it’s a top pick for beginners, with a sleek mobile app, zero commissions, and standout educational tools.
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June 11, 2026
Discover the best options trading platforms for beginners. Compare tastytrade, E*TRADE, Fidelity & Schwab with tools, education, and low fees.
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June 10, 2026