Muriel "Mickie" Siebert was the first woman to own a seat on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and earned the nickname “The First Woman in Finance” 👩

Muriel Siebert was born in 1928 in Cleveland, Ohio, and displayed a talent for numbers and finance from a young age 🧮

Despite facing the early death of her father as well as financial difficulties, she pursued her education at Case Western Reserve University – she was the only girl in her class! 📚

In 1954, Siebert moved to New York City with just $500 to her name, aiming to conquer Wall Street 🏦

After job-hunting for weeks, she finally landed a position as a research analyst at Bache & Company, where she quickly distinguished herself with her analytical skills 🏦

As she rose through the ranks at Bache & Company, Siebert realized that her male co-workers were earning significantly more than she did – for the same work! 💼

By 1967, Siebert was tired of making less money than men, so she took a historic step by purchasing a seat on the NYSE for $445,000, becoming the first woman to do so in 175 years 🚪

In 1969, she founded her own brokerage firm, Muriel Siebert & Co, which became the first woman-owned brokerage firm on the NYSE 🏢

Siebert's firm thrived, and she later expanded her influence by serving as the first female Superintendent of Banks for New York State, where she oversaw assets of over $500 BILLION💰

Despite intense obstacles and discrimination through her life, Muriel Siebert was a successful, trailblazing businesswoman who, through her advocacy, paved the way for many more women in finance.