This year is at the halfway mark and it’s safe to say it’s been a challenging one, though not necessarily to an alarming extent. With that in mind, there’s plenty of good news for advisors. As highlighted in a new study by Natixis Investment Managers, advisors reported assets under management (AUM) growth of 12.5% over the past year. That percentage is expected to moderate a bit over the coming year, but the long-term expectations remain encouraging.