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Wintrust (NASDAQ: WTFC) founder awarded 220-share RSU dividend, lifts holdings

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WEHMER EDWARD J reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORP founder and senior advisor Edward J. Wehmer reported a stock-based dividend under existing awards. On this Form 4, he received 220 shares of common stock at $150.69 per share as dividends paid in stock pursuant to previously granted restricted stock units, bringing his direct common stock holdings to 168,962 shares.

He also reports indirect ownership of 8,358 common shares through a 401(k) plan and 18,487 common shares held by his spouse. In addition, he holds 2,382 Depositary Shares of Series F Preferred Stock directly and 3,919 such preferred depositary shares indirectly through his spouse.

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Insider WEHMER EDWARD J
Role FOUNDER AND SENIOR ADVISOR
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 220 $150.69 $33K
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Common Stock -- -- --
holding Depositary Shares of Series F Preferred Stock -- -- --
holding Depositary Shares of Series F Preferred Stock -- -- --
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 168,962 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 18,487 shares (Indirect, by Spouse); Depositary Shares of Series F Preferred Stock — 2,382 shares (Direct, null); Depositary Shares of Series F Preferred Stock — 3,919 shares (Indirect, By Spouse)
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RSU dividend shares 220 shares Common stock dividends awarded in shares
Recorded share price $150.69 per share Value for 220-share dividend award
Direct common stock holdings 168,962 shares Common stock held directly after transaction
Common stock via 401(k) plan 8,358 shares Indirect holdings in WTFC common stock
Common stock held by spouse 18,487 shares Indirect common stock ownership
Direct Series F preferred depositary shares 2,382 shares Depositary Shares of Series F Preferred Stock
Spouse's Series F preferred depositary shares 3,919 shares Indirect Series F preferred holdings
Depositary Shares of Series F Preferred Stock financial
"security_title: "Depositary Shares of Series F Preferred Stock""
restricted stock units financial
"Dividends awarded in shares pursuant to the terms of previously granted restricted stock units."
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
401(k) Plan financial
"nature_of_ownership: "by 401(k) Plan""
A 401(k) plan is a workplace retirement account that lets employees set aside part of their pay into a tax-advantaged savings pot, often with employers adding matching contributions — like a workplace piggy bank for future income. It matters to investors because the amount people save and how employers fund these plans influence consumer spending, corporate payroll costs and the flow of money into financial markets, which can affect stock prices and company valuations.
Grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description: "Grant, award, or other acquisition""
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED 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*
WEHMER EDWARD J

(Last)(First)(Middle)
9700 WEST HIGGINS ROAD, 8TH FLOOR

(Street)
ROSEMONT ILLINOIS 60018

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORP [ WTFC ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
FOUNDER AND SENIOR ADVISOR
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/28/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

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)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock05/28/2026A220(1)A$150.69168,962D
Common Stock18,487Iby Spouse
Common Stock8,358Iby 401(k) Plan
Depositary Shares of Series F Preferred Stock2,382D
Depositary Shares of Series F Preferred Stock3,919IBy Spouse
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)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Dividends awarded in shares pursuant to the terms of previously granted restricted stock units.
Remarks:
/s/Kathleen M. Boege, Attorney-in-fact05/29/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did WTFC founder Edward J. Wehmer report?

Edward J. Wehmer reported receiving 220 shares of Wintrust common stock. These shares were paid as dividends in stock under previously granted restricted stock units, rather than a market purchase, and increased his directly held common stock position to 168,962 shares.

At what price were Edward J. Wehmer’s WTFC dividend shares recorded?

The 220 dividend shares were recorded at $150.69 per share. This value reflects the per-share price used for the stock dividend tied to previously granted restricted stock units, as disclosed in the Form 4 filing for Wintrust Financial Corp.

How many WTFC common shares does Edward J. Wehmer own directly after this filing?

After this transaction, Edward J. Wehmer directly holds 168,962 shares of Wintrust common stock. This figure reflects his post-transaction balance following the 220-share dividend awarded under the terms of his existing restricted stock unit grants.

What indirect holdings in WTFC common stock does Edward J. Wehmer report?

He reports 8,358 Wintrust common shares held indirectly through a 401(k) plan and 18,487 common shares held indirectly by his spouse. These positions are in addition to his directly owned 168,962 common shares disclosed in the Form 4.

Does Edward J. Wehmer hold WTFC preferred stock according to this Form 4?

Yes. He reports 2,382 Depositary Shares of Series F Preferred Stock held directly and 3,919 such preferred depositary shares held indirectly by his spouse. These preferred holdings are separate from his common stock and 401(k) plan positions.

What is the nature of the WTFC share award reported for Edward J. Wehmer?

The 220 Wintrust common shares are dividends awarded in stock under previously granted restricted stock units. This means the shares were issued as part of the RSU dividend feature, rather than arising from an open-market trade or option exercise.