Wall Street legend Muriel Siebert, a pioneer for women in finance, died Saturday in Manhattan. She was 80.
Known as “Mickie,” Siebert had been the first woman to buy a seat on the often pugnacious New York Stock Exchange in 1967.
The cause of death was complications due to cancer, said Jane H. Macon, a board member at her firm, Siebert Financial Corp.
Siebert founded the discount brokerage firm Muriel Siebert & Co., and later became New York state’s first female superintendent of banking.
Long an advocate for women, Siebert served as president of the New York Women’s Agenda and is a member of the National Women’s Hall of Fame.
She leaves a sister, many friends and her beloved long-haired Chihuahua, Monster Girl, Macon said.
A memorial service will be held at Central Synagogue in Midtown tomorrow.