Wintrust Financial (WTFC) EVP granted 6,237 company shares

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Wintrust Financial Corp. executive Kathleen M. Boege, EVP, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, reported receiving 6,237 shares of common stock on January 22, 2026 at $152.21 per share. This increased her directly held stake to 28,813 shares.

The filing notes that this total includes 1,542 restricted stock units granted under the company’s 2025 Stock Incentive Plan, which vest on the third anniversary of the grant date, and 4,695 shares awarded for meeting performance objectives under the Long Term Incentive Program. Boege also indirectly holds 3 shares through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, including 1 share purchased during 2025.

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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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Boege Kathleen M

(Last) (First) (Middle)

9700 WEST HIGGINS ROAD, 8TH FLOOR

(Street)

ROSEMONT IL 60018

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORP [ WTFC ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	EVP, CHIEF LEGAL OFC, AND SEC

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/22/2026

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	01/22/2026		A		6,237(1)(2)	A	$152.21	28,813	D
Common Stock								3(3)	I	by ESPP

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. Includes 1,542 Restricted Stock Units awarded under the Company's 2025 Stock Incentive Plan. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Company common stock and vest on the third anniversary of the date of grant.

2. Includes 4,695 shares of stock awarded upon attainment of performance objectives under the Company's Long Term Incentive Program.

3. Includes 1 share purchased by reporting person during 2025 in the Company's Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Remarks:

	/s/Kathleen M. Boege	01/26/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did WTFC executive Kathleen M. Boege report?

Kathleen M. Boege reported an acquisition of 6,237 shares of Wintrust Financial common stock on January 22, 2026 at a price of $152.21 per share.

How many WTFC shares does Kathleen M. Boege own after this transaction?

After the transaction, Kathleen M. Boege directly owned 28,813 shares of Wintrust Financial common stock and indirectly held 3 shares through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

What portion of Kathleen M. Boege’s WTFC holdings are restricted stock units?

Her reported holdings include 1,542 restricted stock units granted under the 2025 Stock Incentive Plan. Each unit represents a right to receive one share and vests on the third anniversary of the grant date.

What performance-based WTFC shares are included in this Form 4 filing?

The filing states that Boege’s holdings include 4,695 shares awarded upon attainment of performance objectives under Wintrust Financial’s Long Term Incentive Program.

How many WTFC shares did Kathleen M. Boege acquire through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan?

The filing notes that her indirect holdings include 1 share purchased during 2025 under the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan, contributing to a total of 3 indirect shares held by ESPP.

What is Kathleen M. Boege’s role at Wintrust Financial Corp. (WTFC)?

Kathleen M. Boege serves as Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Secretary of Wintrust Financial Corp., as indicated in the filing.