AB Announces February 28, 2025 Assets Under Management

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AllianceBernstein (AB) reported a decrease in assets under management (AUM) to $805 billion in February 2025, down from $809 billion in January, representing a 0.5% decline. The decrease was attributed entirely to market depreciation, while firmwide net flows remained flat.

In terms of channel performance, Private Wealth experienced net inflows, which were largely counterbalanced by Institutional net outflows, while Retail flows remained flat during the month.

Positive

• Private Wealth channel recorded net inflows

Negative

• AUM decreased by 0.5% to $805 billion
• Market depreciation negatively impacted assets
• Institutional channel experienced net outflows

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Financial Analyst

AllianceBernstein reported a minor decrease in assets under management (AUM), falling 0.5% to $805 billion from $809 billion in January. The decline was entirely attributed to market depreciation rather than client exodus, which actually signals underlying business stability despite challenging market conditions.

The firm's net flows remained flat overall, with a noteworthy channel mix: Private Wealth experienced net inflows while Institutional saw net outflows, essentially offsetting each other. Retail flows were flat. This divergence between channels provides valuable insight into client segment dynamics.

For asset managers like AB, AUM directly drives revenue through management fees, typically calculated as a percentage of assets. While any AUM decline negatively impacts potential revenue, market-driven fluctuations of this magnitude are common. The flat overall net flows indicate the firm is maintaining its client base despite market headwinds. The Private Wealth inflows are particularly encouraging as this segment often carries higher fee rates than institutional business.

This monthly update reflects short-term performance within normal market volatility ranges rather than signaling a concerning trend. Investors should view this as a routine fluctuation while monitoring whether these patterns persist in coming months.

NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AllianceBernstein L.P. ("AB") and AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. ("AB Holding") (NYSE: AB) today announced that preliminary assets under management decreased to $805 billion during February 2025 from $809 billion at the end of January. The 0.5% decline in month-end AUM was entirely driven by market depreciation, as firmwide net flows were flat in February. By channel, net inflows into Private Wealth were mostly offset by Institutional net outflows, while Retail flows were flat.

AllianceBernstein L.P. (The Operating Partnership)
Assets Under Management ($ in Billions)
	At February 28, 2025																Jan 31,
																	2025
									Private
	Institutions				Retail				Wealth				Total				Total
Equity
Actively Managed	$	49			$	160			$	54			$	263			$	272
Passive	25				38				7				70				70
Total Equity	74				198				61				333				342
Fixed Income
Taxable	120				74				19				213				211
Tax-Exempt	2				47				31				80				78
Passive	—				10				—				10				10
Total Fixed Income	122				131				50				303				299
Alternatives/Multi-Asset Solutions(1)	132				8				29				169				168
Total	$	328			$	337			$	140			$	805			$	809
	At January 31, 2025
Total	$	327			$	343			$	139			$	809
(1) Includes certain multi-asset solutions and services not included in equity or fixed income services.

Cautions Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements provided by management in this news release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The most significant of these factors include, but are not limited to, the following: the performance of financial markets, the investment performance of sponsored investment products and separately-managed accounts, general economic conditions, industry trends, future acquisitions, integration of acquired companies, competitive conditions, and government regulations, including changes in tax regulations and rates and the manner in which the earnings of publicly-traded partnerships are taxed. AB cautions readers to carefully consider such factors. Further, such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which such statements are made; AB undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements. For further information regarding these forward-looking statements and the factors that could cause actual results to differ, see "Risk Factors" and "Cautions Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" in AB's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 or form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. Any or all of the forward-looking statements made in this news release, Form 10-K, Form 10-Q, other documents AB files with or furnishes to the SEC and any other public statements issued by AB, may turn out to be wrong. It is important to remember that other factors besides those listed in "Risk Factors" and "Cautions Regarding Forward-Looking Statements", and those listed above, could also adversely affect AB's financial condition, results of operations and business prospects.

About AllianceBernstein

AllianceBernstein is a leading global investment management firm that offers diversified investment services to institutional investors, individuals and private wealth clients in major world markets.

As of December 31, 2024, including both the general partnership and limited partnership interests in AllianceBernstein, AllianceBernstein Holding owned approximately 37.5% of AllianceBernstein and Equitable Holdings, Inc. ("EQH"), directly and through various subsidiaries, owned an approximate 61.9% economic interest in AllianceBernstein.

Additional information about AB may be found on our website, www.alliancebernstein.com.

 

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FAQ

How much did AllianceBernstein's (AB) AUM decrease in February 2025?

AB's AUM decreased by 0.5%, from $809 billion to $805 billion in February 2025.

What caused the decline in AB's assets under management in February 2025?

The decline was entirely driven by market depreciation, while firmwide net flows remained flat.

How did AB's different business channels perform in February 2025?

Private Wealth saw net inflows, Institutional experienced net outflows, and Retail flows remained flat.

What was the total value of AllianceBernstein's (AB) assets under management as of February 2025?

AB's total assets under management stood at $805 billion as of February 2025.