('US') an 'advance man/woman/team' [=a man, woman, or group whose job is to go to a place and make preparations for someone (such as a politician or an entertainer) who is coming to visit that place at a later time]
There were more 'advancers' [=stocks that increased in value] than decliners in the stock market yesterday.
They began to make preparations several days 'in advance of' [='before, ahead of'] her arrival.
(..) I can find for an added kick. - Cocaine? - Would if I could find any. Mr. Luff... would you consider giving me a small advance in earnest of the day when the war is over and you can sell one of these with my name on it? I'm afraid I can't help you. Well, then I'm afraid... (..)2014 TvShow: The Knick Title: The Golden Lotus Season: 1 Episode 9
(..) Because I can never repay you without him. Well, I ain't gonna loan you any more money, I'll tell you that right now. But I may find it in my heart to advance your man some few bindles of the drug. You can do that? Ain't you been listening? I'm in the hooker line. (..)2014 TvShow: The Knick Title: The Golden Lotus Season: 1 Episode 9