Every Form 4 that Wintrust Fincl (WTFC) has filed with the SEC in the last 12 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
A Form 4 covers the transactions officers, directors and large holders report, so if you follow WTFC and want that one kind of document rather than the whole filing history, this is the page to keep. The company's other filings, of every form, are on the full WTFC filings page.
WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORP (WTFC) reported that Vice Chairman and COO David A. Dykstra acquired 153 shares of common stock on August 20, 2026. The shares were awarded as stock dividends pursuant to previously granted restricted stock units at a reference value of $152.61 per share, bringing his directly held stake to 166,602 shares.
WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORP (WTFC) reported that founder and senior advisor Edward J. Wehmer received an award of 218 shares of Common Stock on 2026-08-20, characterized as "grant, award, or other acquisition." A footnote states these shares are dividends awarded in shares pursuant to previously granted restricted stock units. After this award, Wehmer directly holds 169,180 shares of Common Stock, with additional indirect holdings of Common Stock through a spouse and a 401(k) plan, and both direct and indirect holdings of Depositary Shares of Series F Preferred Stock.
WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORP (WTFC) reported an insider ownership change by officer Thomas P. Zidar, Chairman Sr Mkt Hd Wealth - MTG. Zidar made a bona fide gift of 1,000 shares of common stock on 2026-08-17, with no sale proceeds reported. After this gift, he held 50,773 shares of WTFC common stock directly and an additional 9,366 shares indirectly through an ESPP arrangement.
Wintrust Financial Corp executive David A. Dykstra, Vice Chairman and COO, reported a sale of 13,515 shares of common stock on 2026-08-13. The shares were sold at a weighted average price of $162.77 per share, in multiple trades ranging from $162.50 to $162.94. Following this transaction, Dykstra directly holds 166,449 shares of Wintrust Financial common stock. The transaction was reported as an open-market or private sale and was not marked as executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
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.
MCKINNEY SUZET M reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORP director SuzET M. McKinney received a stock award of 408 shares of Common Stock for compensation. The shares were valued at $138.94 per share as of the grant, reflecting fees earned for serving as a director for the second quarter of 2026 under the company's Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan. After this award, McKinney directly holds 3,711 shares of Wintrust common stock. This is a routine, non-market transaction tied to board service rather than an open-market purchase or sale.
Kohl Laura A. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORP director Laura A. Kohl received a stock award of 399 shares of Common Stock on June 30, 2026. The shares were earned for second-quarter 2026 director services under the company's Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan approved by shareholders. Following this grant, she directly holds 1,134 common shares, reflecting routine equity compensation rather than an open-market purchase or sale.
TEGLIA KARIN GUSTAFSON reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Wintrust Financial Corp director Karin Gustafson Teglia received 485 shares of common stock as a compensation grant. The shares were earned for services as a director for the second quarter of 2026 under the company's Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan approved by shareholders. After this award, she directly holds 19,464 common shares.
WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORP director David S. Richter reported receiving a grant of common stock as compensation. He acquired 424 shares of Common Stock on June 30, 2026 at a reference price of $138.94 per share under the company's Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan. Following this award for second-quarter 2026 board service, he directly holds 1,647 shares of Wintrust common stock.
GLABE MARLA F reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORP director Marla F. Glabe received an equity grant of 416 shares of Common Stock. The shares were valued at $138.94 per share and were awarded on June 30, 2026.
According to the disclosure, these shares were earned for the second quarter of 2026 as compensation for services as a Director under the company's Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan approved by shareholders. Following this grant, Glabe directly holds 23,776 shares of Wintrust common stock.
WASHINGTON ALEX E III reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Wintrust Financial Corp director Alex E. Washington III received 534 shares of Common Stock as compensation. The shares were earned for the second quarter of 2026 for his services as a director under the company's shareholder-approved Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan. Following this award, he holds 20,956 shares directly.
KENNEY BRIAN A reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORP director Brian A. Kenney received a grant of 488 shares of Common Stock, valued at $138.94 per share. The shares were earned for the second quarter of 2026 as compensation for his services as a director under the company's Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan approved by shareholders. Following this award, he directly holds 12,948 shares of Wintrust common stock.
CRIST PETER D reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORP director Peter D. Crist received a stock grant of 710 shares of Common Stock valued at $138.94 per share. The shares were earned for the second quarter of 2026 as compensation for his services as a director under the company’s Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan approved by shareholders.
Following this award, Crist directly holds a total of 75,637 common shares. This is a routine, compensation-related equity grant rather than an open-market purchase or sale.
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.
LEFEVRE DEBORAH L. HALL reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORP director Deborah L. Hall Lefevre received a grant of 505 shares of Common Stock, valued at $138.94 per share. The shares were earned for the second quarter of 2026 as compensation for her services under the company's Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan approved by shareholders.
After this award, she holds a total of 16,783 shares of Wintrust stock directly, so the grant represents a modest addition to her existing ownership stake.
Wintrust Financial Corp Vice Chairman and COO David A. Dykstra received an automatic stock dividend award of 154 shares of Common Stock on May 28, 2026. The shares were issued as dividends in stock under previously granted restricted stock units, rather than bought on the open market.
After this grant, Dykstra directly owns 179,964 shares of Wintrust common stock. This is a routine compensation-related acquisition classified as a grant or award, not an open-market purchase or sale.
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.
WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORP officer Richard B. Murphy, Vice Chair and Chief Lending Officer, reported a bona fide gift of 1,661 shares of Common Stock. The transfer carried a stated price of $0.00 per share and was a non-market transaction. After the gift, he directly holds 37,243 shares of Common Stock.
Wintrust Financial Corp director SuzET M. McKinney reported an open-market sale of Common Stock. On May 4, 2026, she sold 500 shares at $148.96 per share. After this transaction, she directly holds 3,303 shares of Wintrust Financial common stock.
WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORP executive David A. Dykstra, the company’s Vice Chairman and COO, reported an open-market sale of 9,579 shares of Common Stock. The weighted average sale price was $148.82 per share, with individual trades executed between $148.30 and $149.00. Following these transactions, he directly holds 179,810 shares of Wintrust common stock.
Wintrust Financial Corp Chief Financial Officer David L. Stoehr reported an open-market sale of company stock. On April 23, 2026, he sold 3,020 shares of Common Stock at $150.45 per share. After this transaction, he directly holds 13,213 shares of Wintrust common stock.
MCKINNEY SUZET M reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Wintrust Financial Corp director SuzET M. McKinney received 404 shares of Common Stock as a grant for board service. The shares were earned for the first quarter of 2026 under the company’s shareholder-approved Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan at a reference price of $139.82 per share. Following this award, McKinney directly holds 3,803 shares of Wintrust Financial common stock.
Wintrust Financial Corp director Deborah L. Hall Lefevre acquired 500 shares of common stock as a compensation grant. The shares were earned for the first quarter of 2026 for her services as a director under the Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan approved by shareholders. After this award, she holds 16,278 shares directly, with the grant valued at $139.82 per share in the filing.
CRIST PETER D reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Wintrust Financial Corp director Peter D. Crist received 703 shares of common stock as a grant for his board service. The shares were valued at $139.82 each and were earned for the first quarter of 2026 under the Company’s Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan approved by shareholders. After this award, Crist directly holds 74,927 shares of Wintrust Financial common stock.
Kohl Laura A. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORP director Laura A. Kohl received a grant of 395 shares of Common Stock as compensation. The shares were earned for services as a director for the first quarter of 2026 under the company’s Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan. The grant is recorded at a reference price of $139.82 per share and increases her direct holdings to 735 shares of Wintrust common stock. This is a routine, compensation-related equity award rather than an open-market share purchase.
CONNELLY ELIZABETH H. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Wintrust Financial Corp director Elizabeth H. Connelly received 470 shares of Common Stock as a grant for board service. The shares were valued at $139.82 per share and increased her direct holdings to 8,476 shares following the transaction. The award was earned for the first quarter of 2026 under the company’s Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan approved by shareholders.
Smith Gregory A reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Wintrust Financial Corp director Gregory A. Smith received 438 shares of Common Stock as a grant for the first quarter of 2026. The shares were valued at $139.82 per share for reporting purposes and were awarded as compensation for his services as a director.
After this award, Smith directly holds 3,529 shares of Wintrust Financial Corp Common Stock. The grant was made under the Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan that has been approved by shareholders, indicating it is part of the company’s standard director compensation program rather than an open-market purchase.
KENNEY BRIAN A reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Wintrust Financial Corp director Brian A. Kenney received 438 shares of common stock as a grant for his first-quarter 2026 board service. The shares were awarded under the Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan approved by shareholders. Following this compensation-related award, he directly owns 12,460 common shares.
GLABE MARLA F reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Wintrust Financial Corp director Marla F. Glabe received 412 shares of common stock as a grant for board service. The shares were valued at $139.82 per share and were earned for the first quarter of 2026 under the Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan approved by shareholders. After this award, she directly holds 23,360 common shares.
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.
WASHINGTON ALEX E III reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Wintrust Financial Corp director Alex E. Washington III received 524 shares of common stock as compensation for board service for the first quarter of 2026. The shares were valued at $139.82 each for reporting purposes. Following this award, he directly owns 20,422 Wintrust shares.
The grant was made under the company’s shareholder-approved Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan, reflecting routine non-cash compensation rather than an open-market stock purchase.
Wintrust Financial Corp director William J. Doyle received a stock award for his board service. On this Form 4, he acquired 466 shares of common stock on Q1 2026 at $139.82 per share under the Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan. After this grant, he directly holds 18,944 common shares.
RICHTER DAVID S reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Wintrust Financial Corp director David S. Richter received a stock grant rather than buying shares on the market. He was awarded 405 shares of common stock on March 31, 2026 at a reference value of $139.82 per share for his first-quarter 2026 service as a director under the company’s Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan approved by shareholders. Following this award, he directly holds 1,223 shares of Wintrust Financial common stock.
HACKETT H PATRICK JR reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORP director H. Patrick Hackett Jr. received a grant of 12 shares of Common Stock on March 31, 2026 at $139.82 per share. The shares were earned for first-quarter 2026 director services under the Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan approved by shareholders.
Following this award, Hackett directly holds 47,354 Common Stock shares in total. This filing reflects routine, compensation-related share accrual rather than an open-market purchase or sale.
Wintrust Financial founder and senior advisor Edward J. Wehmer reported a tax-withholding disposition of 5,929 shares of common stock on March 27, 2026. The shares were valued at $132.98 per share and were used to satisfy tax obligations, not sold in the open market.
After this event, Wehmer directly holds 168,742 common shares, with additional indirect common stock holdings through his spouse and a 401(k) plan, plus direct and indirect holdings of Depositary Shares of Series F Preferred Stock.
Wintrust Financial Corp executive Jeffrey D. Hahnfeld, EVP-Controller & Chief Accounting Officer, sold 530 shares of common stock in an open-market transaction at $145.65 per share on March 4, 2026. After this sale, he directly owned 1,195 common shares.
Wintrust Financial Corp executive Richard B. Murphy, its vice chair and chief lending officer, sold 3,979 shares of common stock in an open‑market transaction on March 2, 2026 at a weighted average price of $147.12 per share. After the sale, he directly owned 38,904 shares.
Wintrust Financial Corp executive Thomas P. Zidar reported a tax-related share disposition. On February 25, 2026, he disposed of 1,632 shares of common stock at $149.83 per share to cover tax obligations, leaving 51,773 directly owned shares, plus 9,366 shares held indirectly through an ESPP.
Wintrust Financial Corp executive reports tax-related share disposition
Vice Chairman and COO David A. Dykstra reported a disposition of 4,172 shares of Wintrust Financial Corp common stock on February 25, 2026. The shares were withheld at a price of $149.83 per share to cover tax liabilities associated with equity compensation.
Following this tax-withholding disposition, Dykstra’s directly held ownership stands at 189,389 shares of Wintrust common stock. This transaction was reported under code “F,” indicating payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities rather than an open-market sale.
WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORP president and CEO Timothy Crane reported a tax-withholding disposition of 8,506 shares of common stock on February 25, 2026 at an indicated price of $149.83 per share. After this transaction, his directly held ownership stands at 95,706 common shares.
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On February 25, 2026, 3,166 shares were disposed of at an implied price of $149.83 per share to satisfy tax obligations by delivering shares, rather than through an open‑market sale. After this tax‑withholding disposition, Murphy directly owned 42,883 shares of Wintrust common stock.
WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORP vice chair David Eric Lee reported a small tax-related share disposition. On February 25, 2026, he disposed of 356 shares of common stock at $149.83 per share in a transaction coded “F,” which indicates shares were withheld to cover tax obligations rather than sold on the open market. Following this transaction, he directly owned 15,729 shares of Wintrust common stock.
Wintrust Financial Corp’s Chief Financial Officer, David L. Stoehr, reported a tax-related share disposition. On February 25, 2026, 2,405 shares of common stock were used to satisfy a tax liability at a price of $149.83 per share, as indicated by transaction code F.
After this tax-withholding disposition, Stoehr’s directly owned common stock holdings stood at 16,233 shares. Code F reflects payment of an exercise price or tax obligation by delivering securities rather than an open-market sale.
Wintrust Financial EVP and chief legal officer Kathleen M. Boege reported an automatic share disposition for taxes. On 2026-02-25, 1,916 shares of common stock were disposed of at $149.83 per share to cover tax withholding obligations tied to equity compensation, leaving 14,967 shares held directly. She also reports 3 additional common shares held indirectly through an employee stock purchase plan.
Wintrust Financial Corp executive Jeffrey D. Hahnfeld, EVP-Controller & Chief Accounting Officer, reported a tax-withholding disposition of 222 shares of common stock on February 25, 2026. The shares were valued at $149.83 per share for this transaction, and he now directly holds 1,725 shares of Wintrust common stock.
Wintrust Financial Corp reported that vice chairman and COO David A. Dykstra acquired additional common stock through an equity award. On February 20, 2026, he received 151 shares of common stock at $153.49 per share as dividends paid in shares on previously granted restricted stock units. Following this non-derivative grant, his direct common stock holdings increased to 193,561 shares.
WEHMER EDWARD J reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Wintrust Financial Corp founder and senior advisor Edward J. Wehmer reported an award of 263 shares of common stock on February 20, 2026, described as dividends awarded in shares pursuant to previously granted restricted stock units at $153.49 per share. After this grant, his directly held common stock totaled 174,671 shares. The filing also reports indirect common stock holdings of 18,487 shares by his spouse and 8,358 shares through the company 401(k) plan, as well as depositary shares of Series F preferred stock totaling 2,382 held directly and 3,919 held indirectly by his spouse.
WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORP executive Kathleen M. Boege, EVP and Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, reported multiple transactions in company common stock. On February 4, 2026, she completed an open-market sale of 5,000 shares at $159.61 per share, reducing her direct holdings to 17,883 shares. The same day, she made a bona fide gift of 1,000 shares, leaving her with 16,883 directly held shares afterward. In addition, she reported 3 shares held indirectly through an ESPP arrangement.
Wintrust Financial Corp. vice chair Lee David Eric reported a routine insider sale of company stock. On January 30, 2026, he sold 558 shares of Wintrust common stock at a price of $147.42 per share. After this transaction, he directly owned 16,085 shares.
Wintrust Financial Corp EVP and Chief Legal Officer Kathleen M. Boege reported two open-market stock sales. On January 29, 2026, she sold 2,934 shares of Wintrust common stock at $146.39 per share and an additional 2,066 shares at $146.37 per share.
After these transactions, Boege directly owned 22,883 shares of Wintrust common stock. The filing shows no derivative securities transactions.