This Week in Wall Street History: Muriel Siebert — The First Woman of Finance

In this episode of This Week in Wall Street History, Todd M. Schoenberger profiles the groundbreaking career of Muriel Siebert—the first woman to own a seat on the New York Stock Exchange (December 28, 1967) and the founder of the first woman-owned NYSE member brokerage. Learn how Siebert overcame nine sponsorship rejections, fought for women's access to basic amenities on the trading floor, served as New York’s first female Superintendent of Banks, and launched a philanthropic model that reshaped finance. Her legacy as the "First Woman of Finance" continues to inspire. Inspired by Muriel Siebert’s trailblazing story? Subscribe to CrossCheck Media for more This Week in Wall Street History, Wall Street Lingo, and insightful financial programming. Interested in sponsoring This Week in Wall Street History or advertising on CrossCheck Media? Email [email protected] with ‘Ad Inquiry — Muriel Siebert Episode’ to receive our media kit and sponsorship details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices