I agree that the owner would answer the question honestly when asked and probably does not let the fee influence his recommendation.
Two problems with the pay for advocacy option are 1) the false hope for people who have no business trying to play at the college level and 2) perception that those players have a leg up. Most of the self-advocacy information is available online and free now.
What is surprising right now is that given the success of the 2019 class, why aren't more 'elite players' staying with the club at the younger ages? | 
