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Wintrust Financial (WTFC) director granted 447 common shares as Q2 pay

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Wintrust Financial Corp director Gregory A. Smith received a stock grant as part of his board compensation. He acquired 447 shares of common stock on a grant basis for second-quarter 2026 services under the Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan approved by shareholders. After this award, he directly holds 3,976 common shares. This is a routine, compensation-related acquisition rather than an open-market purchase.

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Insider Smith Gregory A
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 447 $138.94 $62K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 3,976 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Shares granted 447 shares Common Stock grant for Q2 2026 director services
Grant price per share $138.94 per share Accounting value for awarded Common Stock
Shares held after grant 3,976 shares Total direct Common Stock holdings post-transaction
Transaction code A Grant, award, or other acquisition of Common Stock
Transaction date 2026-06-30 Date of Common Stock grant to director
Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan financial
"in accordance with the Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan approved by the Shareholders"
grant/award acquisition financial
"transaction_action: "grant/award acquisition" for the Common Stock entry"
Common Stock financial
"security_title: "Common Stock" for the reported transaction"
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.
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.
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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*
Smith Gregory A
(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)
XDirector10% 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)
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 Stock06/30/2026A447(1)A$138.943,976D
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. 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-fact07/02/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did Gregory A. Smith report in his latest Form 4 for WTFC?

Gregory A. Smith reported receiving 447 shares of Wintrust Financial common stock as a grant. The shares were earned for second-quarter 2026 service as a director under a shareholder-approved compensation plan.

Was the WTFC Form 4 transaction a market purchase or a grant?

The WTFC Form 4 shows a grant, not a market purchase. Code "A" and the footnote confirm the 447 shares were awarded as director compensation under the Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan.

How many WTFC shares does Gregory A. Smith hold after this Form 4?

Following the reported grant, Gregory A. Smith directly holds 3,976 shares of Wintrust Financial common stock. This total reflects his position after receiving 447 shares for second-quarter 2026 board service.

What price per share is shown for the WTFC stock grant to Gregory A. Smith?

The Form 4 lists a price of $138.94 per share for the 447-share grant. This figure is an accounting value for the common stock awarded as compensation, not an open-market trade price.

What plan governed Gregory A. Smith’s WTFC share award?

The award was granted under Wintrust’s Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan. The footnote states the plan was approved by shareholders and the 447 shares were earned for second-quarter 2026 director services.