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
Explore StockBrokers.com’s annual review history. View broker rankings from 2011 and on across research, platforms, mobile apps, and overall experience.
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June 02, 2026
Read our Fidelity review and discover how its powerful tools, in-depth education, and no-fee trading set the standard for online investing.
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May 26, 2026
Discover the best brokers for trade execution. Compare Fidelity, Interactive Brokers, and more for price improvement, speed, and transparency.
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May 23, 2026
Explore the best international brokers for U.S. investors. Compare Interactive Brokers, Charles Schwab, and Fidelity for global stock trading access.
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May 22, 2026
Discover the best day trading platforms. Compare IBKR, Schwab, Fidelity, E*TRADE, and TradeStation for speed, tools, and margin rates.
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May 21, 2026
Explore the best stock brokers for advanced trading, with top picks like Schwab, Interactive Brokers, Fidelity, TradeStation, and tastytrade.
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May 20, 2026
Read our eToro review to explore its interactive platform, built-in discussions, and tools for crypto and stock investing.
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May 20, 2026
Find the top apps for options trading. From tastytrade to Fidelity, see which brokers excel for beginners, pros, income traders, and active investors.
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May 20, 2026
Read our J.P. Morgan Self-Directed Investing review and discover its strengths in research, planning tools, and integration for Chase clients.
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May 15, 2026
We tested the 5 best futures trading platforms of 2026. Compare commissions, margin rates, and tools for beginners and active traders. Find the right platform for you.
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May 13, 2026