BankFinancial Corp is reported in a Schedule 13G/A by Dimensional Fund Advisors LP stating it beneficially owns 0 shares of Common Stock, representing 0.0% of the class. The filing clarifies that securities are owned by underlying Funds for which Dimensional provides advisory services and that Dimensional disclaims beneficial ownership. The filing is signed by Selwyn Notelovitz as Global Chief Compliance Officer on 04/09/2026.
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Insights
Ownership disclosure shows advisory role, not direct ownership.
The schedule identifies Dimensional Fund Advisors LP as an investment adviser to multiple Funds that hold shares of BankFinancial Corp, but reports 0 shares as beneficially owned by Dimensional and 0.0% of the class. The filing includes a standard disclaimer that Dimensional disclaims beneficial ownership.
Implications are procedural: this is a holdings disclosure clarifying voting/dispositive powers and reporting responsibility. Timing and cash‑flow treatment are not stated beyond the signature date 04/09/2026.
Filing meets Schedule 13G/A disclosure norms for advisers to funds.
The schedule includes Note 1 describing advisory relationships and clarifies that the reported securities are owned by Funds, not Dimensional itself, consistent with Section 13(d) language. The form lists zero sole or shared voting and dispositive power.
For further clarity, subsequent filings would need to disclose if any Fund crosses a 5% threshold; the current statement says no single Fund exceeds 5%.
Key Figures
Beneficially owned shares:0 sharesPercent of class:0.0%Signature date:04/09/2026+2 more
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Beneficially owned shares0 sharesAmount beneficially owned reported on Schedule 13G/A
Percent of class0.0%Percent of Common Stock as stated in Item 4(b)
Signature date04/09/2026Date the filing was signed by Global Chief Compliance Officer
CUSIP (partial context)06643P104CUSIP listed on the cover block for Common Stock
Address of adviser6300 Bee Cave Road, Austin, TXPrincipal business office for Dimensional Fund Advisors LP listed in Item 2(b)
Key Terms
Schedule 13G/A, beneficially owned, disclaims beneficial ownership, Investment Company Act of 1940
4 terms
Schedule 13G/Aregulatory
"Item 1. (a) Name of issuer: BankFinancial Corp"
A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.
beneficially ownedfinancial
"Item 4. (a) Amount beneficially owned: 0"
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
disclaims beneficial ownershipregulatory
"Dimensional disclaims beneficial ownership of such securities"
Investment Company Act of 1940regulatory
"furnishes investment advice to four investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940"
A U.S. federal law that sets the rulebook for pooled investment vehicles such as mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and similar money managers, requiring them to register with regulators, disclose holdings and fees, limit conflicts of interest, and follow governance standards. It matters to investors because these protections and transparency rules act like a referee and scoreboard, helping people compare funds, trust that managers follow fair practices, and spot hidden costs or risks.
What does Dimensional Fund Advisors report for BFIN ownership?
Dimensional reports 0 shares beneficially owned, representing 0.0% of BankFinancial Corp's Common Stock. The filing states the shares are owned by Funds advised by Dimensional and that Dimensional disclaims beneficial ownership.
Who signed the Schedule 13G/A for BFIN and when?
Selwyn Notelovitz, Global Chief Compliance Officer, signed the amendment on 04/09/2026. The signature attests to the accuracy of the ownership disclosure as of the filing.
Does Dimensional claim voting or dispositive power over BFIN shares?
The filing lists 0 sole voting power, 0 shared voting power, and 0 sole dispositive power for Dimensional. It explains advisory roles where voting/dispositive power may be held by the Funds themselves.
Are any underlying Funds reported as owning more than 5% of BFIN?
The filing states that, to Dimensional's knowledge, the interest of any one Fund does not exceed 5% of the class. No Fund is identified as holding more than 5%.
What is the significance of the disclaimer in Note 1?
Note 1 explains that Dimensional acts as adviser or sub‑adviser to Funds that own the securities and therefore disclaims beneficial ownership, indicating the reported holdings belong to those Funds rather than Dimensional itself.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 16)
BankFinancial Corp
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
06643P104
(CUSIP Number)
03/31/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
06643P104
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
0.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
0.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
0.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
0.0 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
BankFinancial Corp
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
48 Orland Square Drive, Orland Park, IL 60462
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
6300 Bee Cave Road, Building One, Austin, TX 78746
(c)
Citizenship:
Delaware Limited Partnership
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock
(e)
CUSIP No.:
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
0 ** see Note 1 **
** Note 1 ** Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, an investment adviser registered under Section 203 of the Investment Advisors Act of 1940, furnishes investment advice to four investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, and serves as investment manager or sub-adviser to certain other commingled funds, group trusts and separate accounts (such investment companies, trusts and accounts, collectively referred to as the "Funds"). In certain cases, subsidiaries of Dimensional Fund Advisors LP may act as an adviser or sub-adviser to certain Funds. In its role as investment advisor, sub-adviser and/or manager, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP or its subsidiaries (collectively, "Dimensional") may possess voting and/or investment power over the securities of the Issuer that are owned by the Funds, and may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of the shares of the Issuer held by the Funds. However, all securities reported in this schedule are owned by the Funds. Dimensional disclaims beneficial ownership of such securities. In addition, the filing of this Schedule 13G shall not be construed as an admission that the reporting person or any of its affiliates is the beneficial owner of any securities covered by this Schedule 13G for any other purposes than Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
(b)
Percent of class:
0.0 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
0** see Note 1 **
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0** see Note 1 **
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
The Funds described in Note 1 above have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of the securities held in their respective accounts. To the knowledge of Dimensional, the interest of any one such Fund does not exceed 5% of the class of securities. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP disclaims beneficial ownership of all such securities.
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
Not Applicable
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
