('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.
(..) Uh, the supplies I need. Frank fucking Gallagher. You got money for once, Frank? Credit card. And could I get a $ cash advance on that card? And keep $ for yourself. Whatever you say, Mrs. Wilson. Yo. How come you didn't come home last night or answer my texts? (..)2016 TvShow: Shameless Title: Swipe, Fuck, Leave Season: 7 Episode 2