About AllianceBernstein
AllianceBernstein is a leading global investment management firm that offers high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, individuals and private clients in major markets around the world. AllianceBernstein employs more than 500 investment professionals with expertise in growth equities, value equities, fixed income securities, blend strategies and alternative investments and, through its subsidiaries and joint ventures, operates in more than 20 countries. AllianceBernstein’s research disciplines include fundamental research, quantitative research, economic research and currency forecasting capabilities. Through its integrated global platform, AllianceBernstein is well-positioned to tailor investment solutions for its clients. AllianceBernstein also offers independent research, portfolio strategy and brokerage-related services to institutional investors.
At September 30, 2009, AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. owned approximately 34.9% of the issued and outstanding AllianceBernstein Units and AXA, one of the largest global financial services organizations, owned an approximate 64.1% economic interest in AllianceBernstein.
Our Aspiration
“To Create the Most Trusted Investment Firm in the World”
Our Mission
To place our clients’ interests first and foremost
To utilize our research capabilities to have more knowledge than any investment firm in the world
To use and share knowledge better in order to help our clients achieve investment success and peace of mind
Our Values
Clients first: We are passionate about helping clients in their quest to meet their financial investment objectives and place their interests first in all that we do.
Unimpeachable integrity: We have zero tolerance for anything less than 100% compliance with our standards of professional conduct. It’s not only what we do—but also how we do it—that ensures success for our clients.
Open-mindedness: We actively seek and consider other internal and outside perspectives in order to continuously “raise our game” and fuel innovative thinking.
Intellectual curiosity: We have an insatiable thirst for knowledge in the interests of our clients financial success and peace of mind. We continuously question and seek to find answers.
Partnership: We think and act like partners. We respect one another, actively support each other’s success, and focus on what is best for our team, our firm and our clients.
Meritocracy: Achievement is recognized and rewarded, and we expect no less than excellence from each other.