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Stock grant to WSFS (NASDAQ: WSFS) EVP James Wechsler adds 2,765 shares

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Wechsler James J reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

WSFS Financial Corp executive James J. Wechsler received an award of 2,765 shares of common stock on the reported date, valued at $66.38 per share. This is an equity grant, not an open-market purchase.

The award vests over three years in 33% increments, with vesting dates on April 15, 2027, April 15, 2028, and April 15, 2029. After this grant, Wechsler directly holds 8,542 common shares, and an additional 679 shares are held indirectly through a 401(k) account. The totals do not include any performance-based restricted stock units that have not yet been assessed for goal achievement, which will be reported separately when evaluated.

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Insider Wechsler James J
Role EVP Chief Comm'l Banking Ofc
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 2,765 $66.38 $184K
holding Common Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 8,542 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 679 shares (Indirect, 401k)
Footnotes (1)
  1. 3 year vest (33% increments) with first vesting date of 4/15/2027 and final vesting date of 4/15/2029. Does not include performance-based RSUs, if any, held by the Reporting Person for which an assessment has not yet been made regarding the achievement of the applicable performance goals. Any such holding will be reported on a Form 4 within two business days of that date such assessment is made.
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Wechsler James J

(Last) (First) (Middle)
500 DELAWARE AVENUE

(Street)
WILMINGTON DE 19801

(City) (State) (Zip)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
WSFS FINANCIAL CORP [ WSFS ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director 10% Owner
X Officer (give title below) Other (specify below)
EVP Chief Comm'l Banking Ofc
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/26/2026
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
X Form filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
Common Stock 02/26/2026 A 2,765(1) A $66.38 8,542(2) D
Common Stock 679 I 401k
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year) 3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year) 4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year) 7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. 3 year vest (33% increments) with first vesting date of 4/15/2027 and final vesting date of 4/15/2029.
2. Does not include performance-based RSUs, if any, held by the Reporting Person for which an assessment has not yet been made regarding the achievement of the applicable performance goals. Any such holding will be reported on a Form 4 within two business days of that date such assessment is made.
Remarks:
/s/ James J Wechsler III by Michael Griffe, as Attorney-in-Fact 02/27/2026
** Signature of Reporting Person Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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FAQ

What did WSFS (WSFS) executive James J. Wechsler report on this Form 4?

James J. Wechsler reported receiving a grant of 2,765 shares of WSFS common stock. The award was recorded at $66.38 per share and represents equity compensation rather than an open-market stock purchase.

How do the new WSFS (WSFS) shares granted to James J. Wechsler vest?

The 2,765 WSFS shares granted to James J. Wechsler vest over three years in 33% increments. Vesting dates are April 15, 2027, April 15, 2028, and April 15, 2029, aligning the executive’s compensation with longer-term company performance.

How many WSFS (WSFS) shares does James J. Wechsler hold after this grant?

After the grant, James J. Wechsler directly holds 8,542 WSFS common shares. He also has 679 additional WSFS shares held indirectly through a 401(k) account, providing both direct and retirement-plan exposure to the company’s stock.

Was this WSFS (WSFS) Form 4 transaction a stock purchase or a grant?

The Form 4 reports a stock grant to James J. Wechsler, coded as a grant, award, or other acquisition. It reflects equity compensation awarded by WSFS, not an open-market buy or sell transaction in the company’s common stock.

Are performance-based RSUs for WSFS (WSFS) included in James J. Wechsler’s reported holdings?

Performance-based restricted stock units are not included in the reported holdings if performance assessments are pending. Any such WSFS awards will be reported in a future Form 4 within two business days after performance goal evaluation.

What indirect WSFS (WSFS) ownership did James J. Wechsler disclose on this Form 4?

James J. Wechsler disclosed 679 WSFS common shares held indirectly through a 401(k) plan. This is in addition to his directly held 8,542 shares following the new equity grant reported in the same Form 4 filing.