Every Form 4 that Wintrust Financial Corporation (WTFCN) 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 WTFCN 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 WTFCN filings page.
Wintrust Financial Corp. director David S. Richter acquired 394 common shares on September 30, 2026, as shares earned for third-quarter 2026 director service under the shareholder-approved Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan. The reported price was $160.72 per share, and his direct holdings following the transaction were 2,041 shares. No Rule 10b5-1 plan is reported.
Wintrust Financial Corp (WTFC) director Deborah L. Hall Lefevre acquired 439 shares of common stock on September 30, 2026, at a reported $160.72 per share. The shares were earned for third-quarter 2026 director services under the Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan. She directly held 17,222 shares following the acquisition.
Wintrust Financial Corp. (WTFC) director Brian A. Kenney earned 470 shares of common stock on September 30, 2026, for third-quarter director services. The shares were earned under the Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan, which was approved by shareholders. Kenney's direct common-stock holdings following the award were 13,418 shares.
Wintrust Financial Corp. (WTFC) director Alex E. Washington III acquired 434 common shares on September 30, 2026. The transaction lists a price of $160.72 per share. The shares were earned for third-quarter 2026 director services under the Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan, approved by shareholders. Washington directly held 21,390 shares after the transaction.
Wintrust Financial Corp. (WTFC) director Elizabeth H. Connelly earned 412 shares of common stock on September 30, 2026, as a compensation-related award for third-quarter 2026 director services. The award was reported at $160.72 per share, and her directly held position following the transaction was 9,362 shares.
Wintrust Financial Corp director Gregory A. Smith acquired 388 common shares on September 30, 2026, as shares earned for third-quarter 2026 director service under the shareholder-approved Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan. The reported per-share price was $160.72, and his direct holdings following the acquisition were 4,364 shares.
Wintrust Financial Corp. director Peter D. Crist earned 616 common shares on September 30, 2026, for third-quarter director service under the Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan approved by shareholders. The reported per-share value was $160.72. Crist's direct holdings following the award were 76,253 shares.
Wintrust Financial Corp. director Laura A. Kohl acquired 346 common shares on September 30, 2026, earned for third-quarter director services under the Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan approved by shareholders. The transaction reports a price of $160.72 per share; Kohl directly held 1,480 shares following the award.
Wintrust Financial Corp. (WTFC) director Karin Gustafson Teglia acquired 420 shares of common stock on September 30, 2026. She earned the shares for third-quarter 2026 director services under the Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan approved by shareholders. Her reported direct holdings after the transaction were 19,884 shares.
Wintrust Financial Corp director Suzet M. McKinney acquired 354 shares of common stock on September 30, 2026. The shares were earned for third-quarter 2026 service as a director under the Director's Deferred Fee and Stock Plan, which shareholders approved. The reported price was $160.72 per share, and McKinney's direct holdings following the transaction were 4,065 shares.
Wintrust Financial Corp. director Marla F. Glabe acquired 361 shares of common stock on September 30, 2026, as compensation for director services in the third quarter of 2026. Her directly held common-stock position following the transaction was 24,137 shares. The reported price was $160.72 per share.
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.