Fees Receivables, Net (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Fees Receivables, Net [Abstract]

Fees receivable,net

Fees receivable, net consists of:

	December 31,
	2011		2010
	(in thousands)
AllianceBernstein mutual funds	$	120,828	$	128,480
Unaffiliated clients (net of allowance of $752 in 2011 and $876 in 2010)		135,416		196,339
Affiliated clients		9,004		18,654
Total fees receivables, net	$	265,248	$	343,473