Join Blain Reinkensmeyer, founder of StockBrokers.com, as he shares insights on choosing the right brokerage for self-directed investing. He discusses his site's unbiased reviews and the unique 'Reinking' methodology that helps consumers navigate brokers. Blain uses a clever Galapagos analogy to explain brokers’ protective role in investing. He also covers how zero commissions have transformed the industry, their impact on innovation, and why accessibility is vital for new investors. Tune in for practical tips in the evolving world of finance!
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Unbiased Annual Broker Research
StockBrokers.com provides annual, unbiased research and ratings to help investors choose brokers.
Their process focuses on deep testing and transparent editorial to match brokers to user needs.
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Broker As Guide To A Protected Ecosystem
Blain likened brokers to guides transporting people to a protected, valuable place like the Galapagos.
The analogy emphasizes brokers' duty to make markets accessible while protecting investors.
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From $10K Minimums To $5 Fractional Shares
Jessie shared she couldn't invest in her 20s because advisors required high minimums.
She contrasts that with today's fractional shares and apps that let you start with small amounts.
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Market MakeHer welcomes our very first guest on the podcast: Blain Reinkensmeyerof Reink Media Group (RMG) and stockbrokers.com! In Episode 09, Blain tells us how we can choose the best brokerage firm for our individual, self-directed investing needs and how he uses an unbiased methodology to rate and review online stock brokers while putting "people first before profits." This gives StockBrokers.com the Market MakeHerseal of approval as a trusted resource for comparing stock brokers whenever you're in the market for a brokerage firm (and no, we are not sponsored by RMG 🤑).
We do share our screen to look over the website in this Episode, which you can see on YouTube, or via the links below.
If that's something you are ever looking for in the future
Be sure to listen to the episode to hear the analogy we put Blain on the spot to come up with for what a brokerage firm is (without using any sports references). 😄
Thank you for listening, and always feel free to ask us any questions about setting up a brokerage account so you can start investing and make a mark in finance with us!
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