Understanding Our Fees
At L.A.D.S., we believe in transparency and tailoring our services to meet your unique needs. This page outlines our fee structure, ensuring you understand the value and personalized approach we offer. Contact us to begin a confidential discussion.
Client Engagement & Fee Structure
At L.A.D.S., every engagement is bespoke. Our clients—whether private collectors, family offices, or discreet investors—require highly individualized solutions. For this reason, we do not publish fixed pricing. Instead, all fees are tailored to the scope, urgency, and complexity of each assignment. Below is an overview of how our fee structures are typically arranged.
| Engagement Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Retainer Engagements | Used for continuing relationships or multi-phase projects. Clients place a retainer that establishes priority access and covers professional time as services are rendered. |
| Professional Services | All services are billed according to the expertise required, the depth of research involved, and the discretion demanded. Standard and priority-response tiers are available to accommodate time-sensitive or confidential requests. |
| Acquisition Services | For targeted searches, evaluations, negotiations, and procurement of unique or high-value assets. Engagement terms are customized based on the nature of the acquisition and the level of involvement requested by the client. |
| Hybrid Fee Arrangements (Most Common) | Many engagements combine multiple fee components—such as retainers, hourly services, project fees, and reimbursable expenses—to ensure a structure that aligns with the client’s objectives and preferred level of involvement. |
| Reimbursable Expenses | Details |
|---|---|
| Travel and logistical coordination | Clients are responsible for actual costs incurred on their behalf. |
| Shipping, secure transport, and storage | Clients are responsible for actual costs incurred on their behalf. |
| Authentication and verification | Clients are responsible for actual costs incurred on their behalf. |
| Insurance and risk management | Clients are responsible for actual costs incurred on their behalf. |
| Third-party specialists or contractors | Clients are responsible for actual costs incurred on their behalf. |
| Asset acquisition costs | Clients are responsible for actual costs incurred on their behalf. |
| Other engagement-specific expenses | Clients are responsible for actual costs incurred on their behalf. All expenses are fully documented and provided transparently. |
| The L.A.D.S. Inner Sanctum | Details |
|---|---|
| A private, invitation-only membership | For a select group of individuals who desire priority access and elevated service benefits. Membership details and enrollment availability are provided exclusively through confidential consultation. |
Private Consultation Required
Because no two engagements are alike, we provide fee proposals only after a private consultation where your needs, scope, and timeframe are thoroughly understood. To begin a confidential discussion, please contact us.