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Director Marla Glabe (WTFC) awarded 412 Wintrust shares for Q1 2026 service

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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.

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Insider GLABE MARLA F
Role Director
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Common Stock 412 $139.82 $58K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 23,360 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
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Shares granted 412 shares Director stock award for Q1 2026 service
Grant value per share $139.82 per share Value used for the Q1 2026 director award
Shares owned after grant 23,360 shares Total direct holdings after the Form 4 transaction
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, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""
Common Stock financial
""security_title": "Common Stock""
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*
GLABE MARLA F
(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)
03/31/2026		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 Stock03/31/2026A412(1)A$139.8223,360D
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 first 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-fact04/01/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transaction did WTFC director Marla F. Glabe report on this Form 4?

Director Marla F. Glabe reported receiving a grant of 412 shares of Wintrust Financial common stock. The award represents compensation for her board service during the first quarter of 2026 under the company’s shareholder-approved Director’s Deferred Fee and Stock Plan.

At what price were the 412 WTFC shares granted to director Marla F. Glabe?

The 412 shares were granted at a value of $139.82 per share. This figure reflects the price used to calculate the stock-based compensation for her first-quarter 2026 service as a director under the deferred fee and stock plan.

How many WTFC shares does Marla F. Glabe own after this Form 4 transaction?

Following the grant, Marla F. Glabe directly holds 23,360 shares of Wintrust Financial common stock. This updated figure includes the 412-share award earned for her first-quarter 2026 service as a director under the shareholder-approved compensation plan.

What is the purpose of the Director’s Deferred Fee and Stock Plan at Wintrust Financial (WTFC)?

The Director’s Deferred Fee and Stock Plan provides stock-based compensation for company directors. In this case, Marla F. Glabe earned 412 shares for first-quarter 2026 board service, reflecting shareholder-approved terms that align director compensation with Wintrust Financial’s equity performance.

Does this WTFC Form 4 show a market purchase or sale by Marla F. Glabe?

This Form 4 shows a grant or award acquisition, not an open-market trade. The 412 shares were earned as director compensation for first-quarter 2026 service under the Director’s Deferred Fee and Stock Plan, rather than being bought or sold on the market.