About MacKay Shields LLC
MacKay Shields LLC is an investment management firm headquartered in New York City. It operates as a division of New York Life Investment Management and is a wholly owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company. The firm was founded in 1938 as an economic consulting firm, became a registered investment adviser in 1969, and was acquired by New York Life Insurance Company in 1984. The company describes itself as a boutique investment firm with about $158 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2026.
The firm specializes in fixed income investing, including municipal bonds, structured credit, corporate credit and emerging market debt. Its published client base includes pension funds, government and financial institutions, family offices, high net worth individuals, endowments and foundations. The firm is registered with the SEC as an investment adviser rather than as a law practice. Its listed offices are in New York City, Princeton, New Jersey and Los Angeles, California.
| Type | Organization |
|---|---|
| New York offices | New York |
| Phone | 212-758-5400 |
| Website | mackayshields.com |
| Registered NY attorneys | 8 |
Organization profile based on its official website and public sources (reviewed October 30, 2026). Attorney list from the New York State Unified Court System registration data. Not affiliated with MacKay Shields LLC.
Registered attorneys
Louis Mangan Currently registered Alison Micucci Currently registered Andrew Susser Currently registered Young Lee Currently registered Daniel Glusker Currently registered Christopher Fitzgerald Currently registered Edward Silverstein Currently registered Esther Budanitsky Currently registeredRegistration status can change at any time. Confirm any attorney's current status through the official New York Attorney Search.