With v16.2.6 and v17.1.3, DevExpress.Persistent.Base > VisibleInReportsAttribute can be applied to a business class property as well. When the VisibleInReports attribute is applied to a business class property, it specifies whether or not the target property is visible in the Report Designer field list.
BTW, with the introduction of the Dashboards Module, VisibleInDashboardsAttribute was added as well. I hope you did not miss it as well.