Yes, you can I offer hourly consults.  

Over the past 10 years, my focus has been on building a business consulting company, but travel has impacted my young family.

You should consult an attorney or CPA for your specific situation.ANONYMITY: When you create the LLC, your name is recorded on the documents and published on the Secretary of State's website for all to see.

It sounds like you will need specific experience in you area and/or consulting with an attorney to be fully sure

I'd recommend adding a consultation fee but seems like your trying to deceive your father.  

Consult a CPA who knows what he is doing and file this:  Notice of Inconsistent Treatment I have done this several times for investors who got screwed by the GP. 

You should consult an attorney or CPA for your specific situation.ANONYMITY: When you create the LLC, your name is recorded on the documents and published on the Secretary of State's website for all to see.

An activity is a personal service activity if it involves the performance of personal services in the fields of health (including veterinary services), law, engineering, architecture, accounting, actuarial science, performing arts, consulting, or any other trade or business in which capital isn’t a material income-producing factor.7.

Consult with an Attorney: If you’re not getting any satisfactory responses or if you believe the syndicators are in breach of their contractual obligations, consulting with an attorney who specializes in real estate syndications is a smart next step.

Also a real estate investor and business consultant.