Ab vs bernstein (buyside vs sellside)

Is there a difference in reputation / comp / career path when comparing alliance Bernstein (buyside Asset Management arm) to bernstein research (sell side research)? Goal is buy side PM long term. Also, would you recommend fixed income or equities for AB?

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