Wintrust Financial (WTFC) director receives 479-share stock award

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

TEGLIA KARIN GUSTAFSON reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORP director Karin Gustafson Teglia received an equity award of 479 shares of common stock on March 31, 2026, valued at $139.82 per share. The shares were earned for first-quarter 2026 board service under the Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan.

Following this grant, Teglia directly owns 18,979 shares of Wintrust common stock. This filing reflects routine share-based compensation rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider TEGLIA KARIN GUSTAFSON

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	479	$139.82	$67K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 18,979 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares granted: 479 shares Grant price: $139.82 per share Shares owned after grant: 18,979 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares granted 479 shares Equity award for Q1 2026 director services

Grant price $139.82 per share Reported transaction price on March 31, 2026

Shares owned after grant 18,979 shares Director’s direct holdings following the transaction

Transaction code Code A (grant, award, or other acquisition) Form 4 non-derivative transaction classification

Key Terms

Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan, Common Stock, grant/award acquisition, Form 4

4 terms

Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan financial

"in accordance with the Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan approved"

Common Stock financial

"security_title": "Common Stock""

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

grant/award acquisition financial

"transaction_action": "grant/award acquisition""

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

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^*

TEGLIA KARIN GUSTAFSON

(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)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
03/31/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form 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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	03/31/2026		A		479(1)	A	$139.82	18,979	D

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. Shares earned for the first quarter of 2026 for services as a Director of the Company in accordance with the Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan approved by the Shareholders.

Remarks:

	/s/Kathleen M. Boege, Attorney-in-fact	04/01/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Wintrust Financial (WTFC) director Karin Gustafson Teglia report on this Form 4?

Karin Gustafson Teglia reported receiving 479 shares of Wintrust Financial common stock as an equity award. The shares were granted for first-quarter 2026 director services under the company’s Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan.

Was the Wintrust (WTFC) Form 4 transaction a market purchase or sale?

The Form 4 shows a grant or award acquisition, not a market trade. Teglia received 479 shares as compensation, coded “A” for grant/award, with no open-market buying or selling activity disclosed in this filing.

What price is shown for the Wintrust (WTFC) director share grant?

The filing lists a transaction price of $139.82 per share for the 479-share award. This figure is used for reporting purposes and reflects the value assigned to the grant on March 31, 2026.

How many Wintrust (WTFC) shares does the director hold after this grant?

After receiving the 479-share award, Teglia directly holds 18,979 shares of Wintrust Financial common stock. This total, reported in the Form 4, reflects her direct ownership position following the March 31, 2026 transaction.

What is the Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan mentioned in the Wintrust (WTFC) filing?

The footnote states the shares were earned under the Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan. This plan compensates directors for their services, allowing fees to be satisfied in stock rather than only in cash, aligning director pay with shareholder interests.