Question

if the advisor has a complex strategy or investing approach, ask for empirical support and documentation that shows the approach has merit. source: us news. in the sentence above, support has the same or almost the same meaning as: advocacy validation funding encouragement

Explanation:

In the context, "empirical support" means evidence or proof that validates the investing approach. "Validation" means the act of demonstrating the truth or correctness of something, which is closest in meaning to "support" in this context. "Advocacy" is more about supporting a cause or idea in a general sense; "funding" refers to money - related support; "encouragement" is about giving someone confidence or support emotionally.

Answer:

B. validation