He is the master strategist behind the scenes; the consigliere to the head of “the family,” as some Clinton aides refer to her operation; and a fund-raising machine who is steadily pulling in $100,000 or more at receptions.
a counselor or advisor, especially to mafia bosses
Heceleme
a coun·se·lor or advisor, es·pe·cial·ly to Ma·fi·a bosses