Wintrust Financial Corporation

Wintrust Financial Corporation is a financial holding company based in Rosemont, Illinois, providing a comprehensive range of community-oriented, personal, and commercial banking services. The company's mission centers on delivering exceptional customer service and contributing to the communities it serves, balancing the scale of a large institution with localized accessibility and decision-making.

The corporation operates through three primary segments: Community Banking, Specialty Finance, and Wealth Management. Its Community Banking segment serves individuals, small to mid-sized businesses, local governmental units, and institutional clients across northern Illinois, southern Wisconsin, northwest Indiana, and west Michigan through 15 chartered community banks. The Specialty Finance segment offers commercial and life insurance premium financing, accounts receivable financing, and outsourced administrative services. Additionally, its Wealth Management segment provides trust and investment services, asset management, securities brokerage, and retirement plan services through various subsidiaries.

Led by CEO and President Tim Crane, Wintrust Financial Corporation is strategically positioned as a scaled community bank, holding the distinction of being the second-largest banking company in Chicago. The company emphasizes local decision-making and a high-touch service model, integrating digital capabilities with relationship-based banking. In recent news, Wintrust reported record quarterly net income of $227.4 million for Q1 2026 and increased its quarterly common stock cash dividend to $0.55 per share. The company also completed the merger of its operations with Macatawa Bank Corporation in August 2024.