Senior Advisor, Office of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF)
Jeffrey M. McClure joined the U.S. Department of Energy as a Senior Advisor to the Office of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) in September 2025. A distinguished financial executive with decades of success in capital formation and innovative deal structuring, Mr. McClure has built joint ventures managing over $1.5 billion in assets, launched business development corporations, and led investment vehicles that align with evolving market demands, founding and managing financial entities while overseeing multi-faceted regulatory and personnel operations.
Before entering government service, Mr. McClure most recently served as Managing Director at Commerce Street Capital, spearheading business development strategies and aligning financial services and real estate investments with institutional capital objectives. Previously, as Interim CEO and Supervisory Principal at Assured Partners Financial Services, he led the firm to achieve full regulatory compliance nationwide, securing SEC and FINRA approvals with exemplary results, including a flawless inaugural FINRA examination. As CEO and Managing Principal of The Bear Companies and its affiliates, he spearheaded over $4 billion in transactions, including $250 million in equity capital, secured $1.5 billion in institutional financing for proprietary vehicles, and delivered tailored financial solutions across complex real estate and financial portfolios.
Mr. McClure holds a Juris Doctor with Distinction from the Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Texas A&M University. He maintains active securities registrations, including Series 7, 24, 63, 79, and 99.