What is the nature of the WTFC share award reported for Elizabeth H. Connelly?

The 474-share award to Elizabeth H. Connelly is a grant for director services under Wintrust’s Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan. The filing states these shares were earned for the second quarter of 2026 as standard board compensation approved by shareholders.

Wintrust director granted 474 shares of stock

Wintrust Financial Corp director Elizabeth H. Connelly reported an acquisition of 474 shares of common stock as a grant for board service.

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Wintrust Financial Corp director Elizabeth H. Connelly reported an acquisition of 474 shares of common stock as a grant for board service. The shares were valued at $138.94 per share and were earned for the second quarter of 2026 under the Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan approved by shareholders. Following this award, she directly holds 8,950 common shares.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 474 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider CONNELLY ELIZABETH H.

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	474	$138.94	$66K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 8,950 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

F1. Shares earned for the second 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.

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Shares granted: 474 shares Grant price per share: $138.94 per share Shares held after transaction: 8,950 shares

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Shares granted 474 shares Director stock grant for Q2 2026 service

Grant price per share $138.94 per share Value used for the 474-share award

Shares held after transaction 8,950 shares Director’s direct holdings following the grant

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Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan, Grant, award, or other acquisition, Form 4

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

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction code description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"

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What insider transaction did Wintrust Financial (WTFC) report for Elizabeth H. Connelly?

Wintrust Financial reported that director Elizabeth H. Connelly received an award of 474 shares of common stock. The shares were granted as part of her compensation for serving on the board for the second quarter of 2026.

At what price were Elizabeth H. Connelly’s WTFC shares granted on this Form 4?

The 474 Wintrust Financial shares granted to Elizabeth H. Connelly were valued at $138.94 per share. This price reflects the grant value used for the compensation award reported in the Form 4 insider filing for the second quarter of 2026.

How many Wintrust Financial (WTFC) shares does Elizabeth H. Connelly hold after this grant?

After receiving the 474-share grant, Elizabeth H. Connelly directly holds 8,950 shares of Wintrust Financial common stock. This total includes the new award and represents her reported direct ownership following the second quarter 2026 director compensation entry.

Is Elizabeth H. Connelly’s WTFC transaction an open-market purchase or a compensation grant?

The transaction is a compensation grant, not an open-market purchase. The Form 4 codes it as an “A” transaction, described as a grant or award, and the footnote explains it was earned under the Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan for second quarter 2026 service.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 07/02/2026 - 04:08 PM EDT

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^*

CONNELLY ELIZABETH H.

(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)
06/30/2026

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock	06/30/2026		A		474⁽¹⁾	A	$138.94	8,950	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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Shares earned for the second 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	07/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
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Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR