8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 5, 2026

ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN HOLDING L.P.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

501 Commerce Street, Nashville, TN  37203

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(615) 622-0000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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Item 5.02.    Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

AllianceBernstein Appointment of Onur Erzan as President

On January 5, 2026 AllianceBernstein L.P. (“ABLP”) and AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. (together with ABLP, “AB”) announced the appointment of Onur Erzan, age 50, as President, with immediate effect. Mr. Erzan has been serving as AB’s Head of Global Client Group and Private Wealth since 2022 and most recently assumed responsibility and oversight of Global Private Alternatives in Fall 2025. He has been employed by AB since 2021. Prior to joining AB, Mr. Erzan spent 20 years with McKinsey & Company, most recently as a Senior Partner and co-leader of its Wealth & Asset Management practice. Further, he remains a member of the Equitable Holdings Management Committee and will now serve as Chair of the AB Operating Committee. Mr. Erzan assumes the role of President from Seth Bernstein, who will continue as Chief Executive Officer of AB.

Item 7.01.    Regulation FD Disclosure.

On January 5, 2026 the Company issued a press release announcing the senior management changes discussed in Item 5.02 above, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.01 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

The information furnished in this Item 7.01 including Exhibit 99.01 hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed incorporated by reference in any filings under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such other filing.

Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)    Exhibits.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

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AllianceBernstein announces Onur Erzan as President

NASHVILLE, Tenn., January 5, 2026 -- AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. (NYSE: AB) and AllianceBernstein L.P. (“AB”), a leading global investment management firm and a subsidiary of Equitable Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EQH), announced that Onur Erzan has been appointed President of AB (“President”), effective today.

As President, he will partner with CEO Seth Bernstein to oversee the transformation of AB’s business and prioritization of strategic initiatives, while developing new and innovative solutions and value-added services to respond to evolving client needs. Erzan will continue to lead AB’s Private Wealth Management, Global Asset Management Distribution and Global Private Alternatives businesses, which he assumed in Fall 2025. In addition, Erzan will assume responsibility for AB’s Strategy and Corporate Development functions.

“This is a pivotal moment for AB,” said AB’s CEO Seth Bernstein. “Onur’s appointment to President underscores his criticality to AB and Equitable Holdings, and his strong connections both within the firm and across the industry. Onur has built a robust and effective distribution business through his commitment to our clients. He has a passion for winning and a strong belief in identifying key success factors for our business and future success.”

In asset management, Erzan has shaped and executed AB’s global distribution strategy and has played a pivotal role in expanding AB into new business areas, including the launch of its active exchange-traded funds business, the creation of an integrated insurance asset-management vertical and the enhancement of retirement income solutions.

In private wealth, Erzan has implemented client-segment-specific strategies, providing tailored offerings for ultra-high-net-worth clients. Under his leadership, the wealth advisor force has continued to expand, and he has been instrumental in strengthening external partnerships with banking institutions and international custodians, enhancing AB’s global reach and client service capabilities.

“Since joining AB, I’ve been inspired by our colleagues in offices around the world, our firm’s commitment to innovation, and our collective passion to ensure client success,” said AB’s President Onur Erzan. “I’m honored to step into the role of President and look forward to charting the firm’s future alongside Seth.”

Onur remains a member of the Equitable Holdings Management Committee and will now serve as Chair of the AB Operating Committee. Prior to joining AB in January 2021, Onur spent 20 years with McKinsey & Company, most recently as a Senior Partner and co-leader of its Wealth & Asset Management practice.

For more information and to learn more about Onur, click here to read his bio.

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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 November 30, 2025, AllianceBernstein had $865 billion in assets under management.

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

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