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 Charles Schwab review to learn why its platforms, research, and investor resources make it one of the top-ranked brokerages.
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May 04, 2026
Find the top bank brokerages. From Merrill Edge to Ally, discover brokers that combine banking, investing, and rewards in one account.
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April 16, 2026
Find the best IRA accounts. Compare Fidelity, Schwab, Merrill Edge, E*TRADE, & J.P. Morgan for retirement planning, fees, tools, and account flexibility.
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April 01, 2026
Find the best free trading platform of 2026. We tested the top brokers to uncover the true cost of $0 commissions. Find your ideal free stock trading app.
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March 30, 2026
Discover the best options trading platforms. Compare tastytrade, Schwab, IBKR, Fidelity & E*TRADE for tools, pricing, strategies, and trader support.
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March 23, 2026
Discover the top bond trading platforms for 2026. Compare features, fees, and tools to find the best option for your investment strategy.
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March 18, 2026
Find the best brokers for investment research. Schwab, Fidelity & E*TRADE lead with expert insights, screeners, and tools to guide smarter decisions.
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February 24, 2026
Compare the best brokers for investment variety. Explore global assets, retirement tools, IPOs, ETFs, and more from Schwab, Fidelity, IBKR & E*TRADE.
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February 24, 2026
Tested across over 100 calls, these brokers excel in customer service. See why Schwab, Fidelity, and more rank as the best.
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February 05, 2026
See the best brokers for user experience, including Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, Merrill Edge, and Interactive Brokers.
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January 27, 2026