Bankwell Financial Group Inc
Ownership
Ownership Structure
Who owns Bankwell Financial Group Inc (BWFG)? This page shows the largest institutions and funds, the ownership structure and the latest insider transactions. 74.8% of the shares are freely tradable; institutional investors hold 60.3%.
Largest Shareholders
Institutions
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Inc | 6.02 | 480,305 | -2.2 | 03/31/2026 |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. | 4.14 | 329,747 | +3.3 | 06/30/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 3.55 | 282,912 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| Pacific Ridge Capital Partners, LLC | 2.09 | 166,709 | -0.8 | 06/30/2026 |
| Acadian Asset Management LLC | 2.07 | 164,678 | +20,331.5 | 03/31/2026 |
| American Century Companies Inc | 1.98 | 158,198 | +49.3 | 06/30/2026 |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | 1.96 | 156,216 | -1.9 | 03/31/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard MStar Total Stk Mkt Idx Invest | 2.37 | 188,621 | +0.0 | 07/31/2026 |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | 2.20 | 175,067 | -0.6 | 08/31/2026 |
| Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | 1.98 | 157,981 | +0.2 | 08/31/2026 |
Largest reported positions according to regulatory filings; stake as a percentage of shares outstanding, change versus the previous filing. Source: fundamentals data.
Insider holdings
| Person | Role | Shares | Value | As of | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seidman Lawrence B | Director | 848,513 | 56,680,668 $ | Sep 8, 2026 | indirect |
| Dale Eric J | Director | 43,026 | 2,874,137 $ | Sep 8, 2026 | indirect |
| Drexler Blake S | Director | 37,049 | 2,474,873 $ | Sep 8, 2026 | indirect |
| Porto Carl M | Director | 22,397 | 1,496,120 $ | Sep 8, 2026 | indirect |
| Dunne Jeffrey R | Director | 6,381 | 426,251 $ | Sep 8, 2026 | indirect |
Holdings as of each person's most recent SEC Form 4 filing — excluding options and RSUs, which are not shares yet. Holdings may have changed between two filings.
Insiders
Insider Transactions
| Date | Person | Role | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | Dale Eric J | Director | Buy | 530 | 67.11 | 35,568 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Dunne Jeffrey R | Director | Buy | 261 | 67.11 | 17,516 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Drexler Blake S | Director | Buy | 116 | 67.11 | 7,785 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Porto Carl M | Director | Buy | 327 | 67.11 | 21,945 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Seidman Lawrence B | Director | Buy | 283 | 66.98 | 18,955 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Seidman Lawrence B | Director | Buy | 515 | 66.94 | 34,474 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Seidman Lawrence B | Director | Buy | 1,304 | 66.92 | 87,264 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Seidman Lawrence B | Director | Buy | 432 | 66.95 | 28,922 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Seidman Lawrence B | Director | Buy | 510 | 66.95 | 34,145 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Seidman Lawrence B | Director | Buy | 1,956 | 66.92 | 130,896 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Seidman Lawrence B | Director | Buy | 266 | 67.11 | 17,851 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Seidman Lawrence B | Director | Buy | 144 | 66.01 | 9,505 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Seidman Lawrence B | Director | Buy | 262 | 65.94 | 17,276 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Seidman Lawrence B | Director | Buy | 662 | 65.90 | 43,626 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Seidman Lawrence B | Director | Buy | 219 | 65.96 | 14,445 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Seidman Lawrence B | Director | Buy | 259 | 65.94 | 17,078 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Seidman Lawrence B | Director | Buy | 994 | 65.89 | 65,495 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Seidman Lawrence B | Director | Buy | 558 | 66.65 | 37,191 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Seidman Lawrence B | Director | Buy | 1,022 | 66.63 | 68,096 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Seidman Lawrence B | Director | Buy | 2,621 | 66.62 | 174,611 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Seidman Lawrence B | Director | Buy | 853 | 66.64 | 56,844 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Seidman Lawrence B | Director | Buy | 1,012 | 66.63 | 67,430 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Seidman Lawrence B | Director | Buy | 3,934 | 66.62 | 262,083 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Hildebrand Ryan Jason | Chief Innovation Officer | Sell | 2,246 | 66.74 | 149,898 |
Reportable transactions by officers and major shareholders from SEC Form 4 filings. "Other" includes things like stock grants and option exercises without a buy/sell character. View all insider transactions →
Data as of: September 17, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.