Business Description and Organization - Summary of Ownership Structure (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024
AB
Ownership structure of AllianceBernstein expressed as a percentage of general and limited partnership interests [Abstract]
Limited partners or members ownership interest in company (percent)	100.00%
EQH and its subsidiaries
Ownership structure of AllianceBernstein expressed as a percentage of general and limited partnership interests [Abstract]
Limited partners or members ownership interest in company (percent)	59.60%
AB Holding
Ownership structure of AllianceBernstein expressed as a percentage of general and limited partnership interests [Abstract]
Limited partners or members ownership interest in company (percent)	39.70%
Unaffiliated holders
Ownership structure of AllianceBernstein expressed as a percentage of general and limited partnership interests [Abstract]
Limited partners or members ownership interest in company (percent)	0.70%