Wintrust Financial Corporation
Ownership
Ownership Structure
Who owns Wintrust Financial Corporation (WTFC)? This page shows the largest institutions and funds, the ownership structure and the latest insider transactions. 98.6% of the shares are freely tradable; institutional investors hold 98.1%.
Largest Shareholders
Institutions
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Inc | 9.33 | 6,296,593 | +2.1 | 03/31/2026 |
| FMR Inc | 7.84 | 5,286,382 | -1.8 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC | 5.32 | 3,586,873 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 4.48 | 3,025,764 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. | 3.97 | 2,675,991 | -1.0 | 06/30/2026 |
| State Street Corp | 3.83 | 2,586,355 | -3.3 | 03/31/2026 |
| First Trust Advisors L.P. | 2.59 | 1,749,346 | -4.4 | 06/30/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF | 3.50 | 2,362,003 | +0.0 | 08/31/2026 |
| Vanguard MStar Total Stk Mkt Idx Invest | 3.18 | 2,145,458 | +0.2 | 07/31/2026 |
| Vanguard Small Cap Index | 2.30 | 1,550,208 | +0.2 | 07/31/2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wehmer Edward J | FOUNDER AND SENIOR ADVISOR | 169,180 | 24,954,050 $ | Aug 20, 2026 | direct |
| Dykstra David A | VICE CHAIRMAN AND COO | 166,602 | 24,573,795 $ | Aug 20, 2026 | direct |
| Zidar Thomas P | CHAIRMAN SR MKT HD WEALTH -MTG | 50,773 | 7,489,018 $ | Aug 17, 2026 | direct |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | Wehmer Edward J | FOUNDER AND SENIOR ADVISOR | Other | 218 | 152.61 | 33,269 |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Dykstra David A | VICE CHAIRMAN AND COO | Other | 153 | 152.61 | 23,349 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Zidar Thomas P | CHAIRMAN SR MKT HD WEALTH -MTG | Other | 1,000 | 0.00 | – |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Dykstra David A | VICE CHAIRMAN AND COO | Sell | 13,515 | 162.77 | 2,199,837 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | David L Stoehr | CFO | Sell | 3,020 | 150.45 | 454,359 |
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 18, 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.