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Advisory Fee Calculator

Estimate engagement costs based on your specific needs

Our standard advisory rate is $1,000 per hour. Every engagement is principal-led — no junior analysts, no handoffs. Use this calculator to estimate costs across different engagement models.

Project 3–6 months
Retainer 12+ months
Board 2+ years

How many workstreams or markets are involved?

Senior advisory time dedicated to your engagement

20 hours
5 hrs 40 hrs 80 hrs

Estimated Investment

Based on your selections

Total Engagement Cost
$120,000
over 6 months
Standard rate $1,000/hr
Hours per month 20 hrs
Monthly investment $20,000
Duration 6 months

This is an indicative estimate. Actual engagement scope and fees are determined during the discovery conversation based on your specific objectives.

Discuss Your Requirements

Minimum engagement: $25,000

Context

How Advisory Rates Compare

Understanding the advisory market helps frame the value proposition of different engagement models.

Big 3 Consultancy
$3,000–$6,000
per hour (partner rate)
  • Brand recognition
  • Large team capacity
  • Junior-heavy delivery
  • Template-driven approach
  • Partner rarely involved
Boutique Advisory
$1,000
per hour (principal-led)
  • Principal on every engagement
  • Tailored to your situation
  • Relationship continuity
  • Cross-border expertise
  • Aligned incentives
Solo Consultant
$250–$500
per hour
  • Lower cost
  • Flexible engagement
  • Limited network leverage
  • Single point of failure
  • No institutional backing

How Engagements Work

1

Discovery Call

Confidential conversation to understand your situation and objectives. No cost, no commitment.

2

Scoping Proposal

Detailed proposal with scope, timeline, deliverables, and fixed fee structure based on your needs.

3

Engagement

Principal-led delivery with regular touchpoints. Strategy and implementation support throughout.

4

Ongoing Partnership

Most clients continue beyond the initial scope. Relationships matter more than transactions.