There are decisions that do not end with a single exchange. They recur, evolve and arrive without rhythm - demanding constancy, discretion and a steady vantage point. The Retained Orbits exist for those who require clarity not once but continuously.
Each orbit is finite in number, reserved for a small circle of principals at any given time. Responses are private, precise and bound to clear timeframes, ensuring that every moment of counsel is met with rigor.
Engagements in this category are extended by inquiry only.
In the Retained Orbits, clarity is continuous but never generic. Each correspondence is written for your context, your moment, your horizon. What you receive is not “advice” in the ordinary sense but bespoke counsel the evolves with you. It’s constant when the noise rises, shaped only to the decisions in your orbit.
For individuals who face recurring dilemmas and require continuity. Aegis offers ongoing written counsel with responses within 24-72 hours. Engagements are limited to a small number of clients at any time, ensuring discretion and focus.
The shield- protection through clarity, carried only by a chosen few.
Clarity here is protective - a constant guard against uncertainty.
For executives and entrepreneurs navigating transitions this orbit surrounds not one choice, but the arc of leadership itself. Responses arrive within 24-48 hours, with continuity preserved through change. A limited number of retainers are accepted.
The trusted orbit - unseen yet constant, guiding leaders through shifting skies.
Clarity here is strategic - a steady force in the turbulence of change.
For dynasties and family offices, where decisions extend beyond one lifetime. Legacy provides ongoing counsel with 24-48 hour responses and quarterly summaries to consolidate direction. Capacity is highly limited to preserve discretion and constancy.
The inheritance of clarity - carried across generations like a hidden lineage.
Clarity here is generational - preserved and passed as an unseen heirloom.
For corporations, boards, and institutions under pressure. House Counsel provides 24/7 access and quarterly dossiers that unify decisions across multiple streams. Extended only to a few institutions at a time , ensuring clarity at scale.
The great orbit - a constellation of order, binding the will of the House.
Clarity here is institutional - binding scattered voices into one direction.
Beyond the visible tiers lie rarer constellations of counsel — extended orbits reserved for those navigating decision-heavy seasons. These engagements are strictly limited, offered only by private discretion.
The fixed star. Reserved for one client at a time, Polaris offers singular constancy across all decisions. Every exchange is private, every delivery discreet - including ceremonial artifacts and couriered correspondence.
The guiding star - unmoving, eternal and offered only once.
Clarity here is absolute - the unmoving point by which all else aligns.
Beyond the House lies the Empyrean: counsel for sovereigns, dynasties and institutions whose choices shape not just enterprises, but legacies and orders. With 24/7 access, delivery includes sealed dossiers and horizon memos. Only a handful will ever be extended.
The higher plane - a rare ascent where counsel touches the edge of the divine.
Clarity here is sovereign - guiding not only lives but the course of legacies.
The indivisible. Not a service, not a tier - but counsel invoked only in the rarest convergence. Reserved for decisions that alter dynasties, nations, or histories themselves. Never public, never offered - only extended when history demands it.
The source - beyond orbit, beyond price, beyond all division.
Clarity here is primordial - where alignment itself begins.
Discretion
For the sake of discretion, all initial enquiries and decision briefs are conducted using initials only. No names or identifying details are required. Should you wish to disclose more at a later stage, that remains entirely at your discretion.
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