You actually think that this consulting is, in fact, advice for hire? Everyone but you seems to understand what Rainman meant.
The senior mentors, those who fled in droves once they were required to report pay and conflicts of interest, are not being discussed here.
So.. not "senior mentors". We're talking the current Sq CC's who call their old (now retired) CC's, wingmen, and peers for advice and mentoring. Same with Group, Wing, NAF, and perhaps MAJCOM CCs. I've heard very interesting stories about General Officer grooming that Gen Creech did after he retired.
All this "consulting" happens in the Comm Cyber community too.
Once again, your lack of understanding, or even just basic knowledge, is telling.
EDIT: Is there a way to just ignore folks on this forum?