TSHG Retainers & Rates

TSHG provides discreet, professional investigative and protective services tailored to the needs of discerning clients across the Pacific Northwest. Our team—composed of primarily former U.S. federal agents and police detectives—deliver results with the highest standards of integrity, confidentiality, and operational excellence.

Service Terms

  • Minimum retainer: $5,000

  • Hourly rate: $200

  • Expenses: billed separately, itemized and authorized as required

Why choose TSHG

  • Proven experience: Seasoned professionals that apply investigative tradecraft, intelligence analysis, and risk mitigation techniques developed in global high-stakes environments.

  • Client-focused approach: Every engagement begins with a clear scope, prioritized objectives, and a plan that aligns resources to achieve measurable outcomes.

  • Confidentiality and discretion: Sensitive matters are handled with strict need-to-know protocols and secure information practices.

  • Transparent billing: Retainer provides immediate access to our team and operational capacity. Hourly billing and documented expenses ensure you pay only for actual work performed and resources used.

  • Rapid mobilization: Ready to deploy personnel and tools for time-critical assignments, from complex investigations to executive protection.

  • Customized solutions: Services scaled to the specific threat profile, legal considerations, and privacy requirements of each client.

How the retainer works

  • The $5,000 retainer activates engagement and covers initial case setup, research, planning, and early operational costs.

  • Work is billed at $200 per hour against the retainer; once depleted, additional funds are requested to continue services.

  • Expenses (travel, specialized equipment, third-party fees) are billed separately with receipts and explanations for transparency.

Next steps

Contact TSHG to arrange a complimentary 15‑minute confidential phone consultation*. During that call we will clarify objectives, define the scope of work, and propose an initial plan, including a projection of hours and likely expenses for your approval. Upon receipt of the retainer payment, we will begin work immediately, focusing on prioritized tasks aligned with your goals. *Requested in‑person consultations require a $2,500 retainer, payable in advance.

TSHG protects your interests with discreet, highly professional, and consistently effective services—delivered with a level of expertise and attention to detail that sets us apart from any other agency of our kind in the Pacific Northwest.