Wintrust Board Members Edward Wehmer and Scott Heitmann to Conclude Long-time Board Service

Core Points - Wintrust Financial Corporation announced the conclusion of Edward J. Wehmer and Scott K. Heitmann's long-time service on the Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders on May 22, 2025 [1][2] - Wehmer will be appointed Chairman Emeritus and continues to serve as Founder and Senior Advisor, while Heitmann has been a valuable member since 2008 [2][3] - Wintrust has achieved significant growth, becoming a $65 billion financial services enterprise, and is optimistic about its future [2][3] Company Overview - Wintrust is a financial holding company with approximately$64.9 billion in assets, traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market [5] - The company operates over 200 retail banking locations through 16 community bank subsidiaries across various regions, including greater Chicago and southern Wisconsin [5] - Wintrust offers a range of services, including residential mortgage origination, wealth management, and commercial insurance premium financing [5]