Wintrust Financial WTFC Form 10-Q filing Q3 FY2025

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2025

OR

☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from to

Commission File Number 001-35077

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WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Illinois 36-3873352

(State of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

9700 W. Higgins Road, Suite 800

Rosemont, Illinois 60018

(Address of principal executive offices)

(847) 939-9000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Title of Each Class Ticker Symbol Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered

Common Stock, no par value WTFC The Nasdaq Global Select Market

Depositary Shares, Each Representing a 1/1,000th Interest in a Share of WTFCN The Nasdaq Global Select Market

7.875% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series F, no par value ____________________________________

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Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Common Stock — no par value, 66,971,158 shares, as of October 31, 2025

PART I. — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. Financial Statements 1

ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 49

ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 78

ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures 79

PART II. — OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings 80

ITEM 1A. Risk Factors 80

ITEM 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities, Use of Proceeds and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities 80

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(1) Basis of Presentation

The interim consolidated financial statements of Wintrust Financial Corporation and its subsidiaries (collectively, “Wintrust” or the “Company”) presented herein are unaudited, but in the opinion of management, reflect all necessary adjustments of a normal or recurring nature for a fair presentation of results as of the dates and for the periods covered by the interim consolidated financial statements.

The accompanying interim consolidated financial statements are unaudited and do not include information or footnotes necessary for a complete presentation of financial condition, results of operations or cash flows in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). The interim unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 (“2024 Form 10-K”). Operating results reported for the period are not necessarily indicative of the results which may be expected for the entire year. Reclassifications of certain prior period amounts have been made to conform to the current period presentation.

The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make estimates, assumptions and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities. Management believes that the estimates made are reasonable; however, changes in estimates may be required if economic or other conditions develop differently from management’s expectations. Certain policies and accounting principles inherently have a greater reliance on the use of estimates, assumptions and judgments and as such have a greater possibility of producing results that could be materially different than originally reported. Management views critical accounting policies to be those which are highly dependent on subjective or complex judgments, estimates and assumptions, and where changes in those estimates and assumptions could have a significant impact on the financial statements. Management currently views the determination of the allowance for credit losses, including the allowance for loan losses, the allowance for unfunded commitment losses and the allowance for held-to-maturity securities losses, estimations of fair value, the valuations required for impairment testing of goodwill, the valuation and accounting for derivative instruments and income taxes as the accounting areas that require the most subjective and complex judgments, and as such could be the most subject to revision as new information becomes available. Descriptions of the Company’s significant accounting policies are included in Note (1) “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” of the 2024 Form 10-K. In preparation of these financial statements, subsequent events were evaluated through the time the financial statements were issued. Financial statements are considered issued when they are widely distributed to all shareholders and other financial statement users or filed with the SEC.

(2) Recent Accounting Developments

Income Tax Disclosures

In December 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2023-09, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures,” to enhance the transparency and decision usefulness of income tax disclosures. This ASU requires annually that all entities disclose increasingly disaggregated information on amount of income taxes paid. Further, this ASU requires annually that all public entities must disclose specific categories in the rate reconciliation and provide additional information for reconciling items that meet a specific quantitative threshold. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, and is to be applied either on a prospective basis or retrospective basis. Early adoption is permitted. The Company expects adoption of this standard will expand income tax disclosures within the consolidated financial statements.

Compensation – Scope Application of Profits Interest and Similar Awards

In March 2024, the FASB issued ASU No. 2024-01, “Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope Application of Profits Interest and Similar Awards” which clarifies the guidance by providing an illustrative example to demonstrate how an entity should apply the scope guidance in Topic 718 when determining whether profits interest and similar awards should be accounted for in accordance with Topic 718. For public business entities, this guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, including interim periods therein, and is to be applied either on a prospective basis or retrospective basis. Early adoption is permitted. Adoption of this standard did not impact the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses

In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU No. 2024-03, “Income Statement – Reporting Comprehensive Income – Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses,” which requires public business entities to disclose additional information about specific expense categories including employee compensation, depreciation, intangible asset amortization, etc., as well as qualitative descriptions of certain expenses, in the notes to the financial statements. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027. The guidance is to be applied either prospectively or retrospectively. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this new guidance on the consolidated financial statements.

Induced Conversions of Convertible Debt Instruments

In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU No. 2024-04, “Debt – Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20): Induced Conversions of Convertible Debt Instruments” to clarify the requirements for determining whether certain settlements of convertible debt instruments should be accounted for as an induced conversion. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2025, including interim periods therein, and is to be applied either on a prospective basis or retrospective basis. Early adoption is permitted. Adoption of this standard is expected to have no impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Determining the Accounting Acquirer in the Acquisition of a Variable Interest Entity

In May 2025, the FASB issued ASU No. 2025-03, “Business Combinations (Topic 805) and Consolidation (Topic 810): Determining the Accounting Acquirer in the Acquisition of a Variable Interest Entity” which requires an entity involved in an acquisition transaction affected by primarily exchanging equity interests when the legal acquirer is a variable interest entity that meets the definition of a business, to consider specific factors when determining which entity is the accounting acquirer. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, including interim periods therein, and is to be applied on a prospective basis to any acquisition transaction that occurs after the initial application date. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this new guidance on the consolidated financial statements.

Measurement of Credit Losses for Accounts Receivable and Contract Assets

In July 2025, the FASB issued ASU No. 2025-05, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses for Accounts Receivable and Contract Assets” which provides public business entities with a practical expedient—and private companies an accounting policy election—when estimating expected credit losses for current accounts receivable and current contract assets arising from transactions accounted for under Topic Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 606. In developing reasonable and supportable forecasts—if an entity elects the practical expedient—it assumes that current conditions as of the balance sheet date do not change for the remaining life of the assets in scope. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2025, including interim periods therein, and is to be applied prospectively for all entities that elect either the practical expedient or accounting policy election. Early adoption is permitted. Adoption of this standard will not impact the Company’s consolidated financial statements as the Company has decided not to elect the practical expedient.

Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software

In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU No. 2025-06, “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software” which removes all references to prescriptive and sequential software development stages, instead requiring capitalization of software costs when Management has authorized and committed to funding the software project, and it is probable that the project will be completed and the software will be used to perform the function needed. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027, including interim periods therein, and can be applied either prospectively, retrospectively, or through a modified transition approach. Early adoption is permitted at the beginning of an annual reporting period. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this new guidance on the consolidated financial statements.

Derivatives Scope Refinements & Scope Clarification for Share-Based Noncash Consideration

In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU No. 2025-07, “Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815) and Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Derivatives Scope Refinements and Scope Clarification for Share-Based Noncash Consideration from a Customer in a Revenue Contract” which covers two separate issues. Issue 1 adds a scope exception to exclude from derivative accounting non-exchange-traded contracts with underlyings linked to the occurrence or nonoccurrence of an event. Issue 2 clarifies that entities should apply the guidance in ASC 606—on noncash consideration—to a contract with share-based noncash consideration from a customer for the transfer of goods or services. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, including interim periods therein, and can be applied either on a prospective or modified

retrospective basis. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this new guidance on the consolidated financial statements.

(3) Business Combinations

On August 1, 2024, the Company completed its previously announced acquisition of Macatawa Bank Corporation (“Macatawa”), the parent company of Macatawa Bank. Pursuant to the terms of the merger, each common share of Macatawa outstanding at the time of merger was converted into the right to receive 0.137 shares of Wintrust common stock, with cash paid in lieu of fractional shares. As a result, the Company issued approximately 4.7 million shares of common stock, the fair value of consideration paid was $499.3 million. Macatawa operates 26 full-service branches located throughout communities in Kent, Ottawa and northern Allegan counties in the state of Michigan. Macatawa offers a full range of banking, retail and commercial lending, wealth management and ecommerce services to individuals, businesses and governmental entities. As of August 1, 2024, Macatawa had fair values of approximately $2.9 billion in assets, $2.3 billion in deposits and $1.3 billion in loans. In conjunction with the acquisition, the Company recorded $53.7 million discount on acquired loans, $33.5 million discount on securities and recorded total intangibles of $253.0 million. As of the first quarter of 2025, the purchase accounting was finalized and is no longer subject to change.

(4) Cash and Cash Equivalents

For purposes of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, the Company considers cash and cash equivalents to include cash on hand, cash items in the process of collection, non-interest bearing amounts due from correspondent banks, federal funds sold and securities purchased under resale agreements with original maturities of three months or less. These items are included within the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Condition as cash and due from banks, and federal funds sold and securities purchased under resale agreements.

(5) Investment Securities

The following tables are a summary of the investment securities portfolios as of the dates shown:

(1)None of our mortgage-backed securities are subprime.

(1)None of our mortgage-backed securities are subprime.

(1)None of our mortgage-backed securities are subprime.

Equity securities without readily determinable fair values totaled $67.8 million as of September 30, 2025. Equity securities without readily determinable fair values are included as part of accrued interest receivable and other assets in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Condition. The Company monitors its equity investments without readily determinable fair values to identify potential transactions that may indicate an observable price change in orderly transactions for the identical or a similar investment of the same issuer, requiring adjustment to its carrying amount. During the three months ended September 30, 2025, the Company recorded no adjustment related to such observable price changes. During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company recorded no upward adjustment and a downward adjustment of $20,000 related to such observable price changes. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company recorded no upward or downward adjustments related to such observable price changes. The Company conducts a quarterly assessment of its equity securities without readily determinable fair values to determine whether impairment exists in such securities, considering, among other factors, the nature of the securities, financial condition of the issuer and expected future cash flows. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company recorded $570,000 and $1.6 million impairment of equity securities without readily determinable fair values. During the three months ended September 30, 2024, the Company recorded no impairment of equity securities without readily determinable fair values. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company recorded $3.7 million impairment of equity securities without readily determinable fair values.

The following table presents the portion of the Company’s available-for-sale investment securities portfolios that have gross unrealized losses, reflecting the length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position at September 30, 2025:

(1)None of our mortgage-backed securities are subprime.

The Company conducts a regular assessment of its investment securities to determine whether securities are experiencing credit losses. Factors for consideration include the nature of the securities, credit ratings or financial condition of the issuer, the extent of the unrealized loss, expected cash flows, market conditions and the Company’s ability to hold the securities through the anticipated recovery period.

The Company does not consider available-for-sale securities with unrealized losses at September 30, 2025 to be experiencing credit losses and recognized no resulting allowance for credit losses for such individually assessed credit losses. The Company does not intend to sell these investments and it is more likely than not that the Company will not be required to sell these investments before recovery of the amortized cost bases, which may be the maturity dates of the securities. The unrealized losses within each category have occurred as a result of changes in interest rates, market spreads and market conditions subsequent to purchase. Available-for-sale securities with continuous unrealized losses existing for more than twelve months at September 30, 2025 were primarily mortgage-backed securities with unrealized losses due to increased market rates subsequent to the date the securities were purchased.

See Note (7) “Allowance for Credit Losses” in Item 1 of this report for further discussion regarding any credit losses associated with held-to-maturity securities at September 30, 2025.

The following table provides information as to the amount of gross gains and losses, adjustments and impairment on investment securities recognized in earnings and proceeds received through the sale or call of investment securities:

The amortized cost and fair value of available-for-sale and held-to-maturity investment securities as of September 30, 2025, December 31, 2024 and September 30, 2024, by contractual maturity, are shown in the following table. Contractual maturities may differ from actual maturities as borrowers may have the right to call or repay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. Mortgage-backed securities are not included in the maturity categories in the following maturity summary as actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because the underlying mortgages may be called or prepaid without penalties:

Securities having a carrying value of $8.0 billion at September 30, 2025 as well as securities having a carrying value of $6.9 billion and $7.2 billion at December 31, 2024 and September 30, 2024, respectively, were pledged as collateral for public deposits, trust deposits, Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) advances, Federal Reserve Bank (“FRB”) discount window, securities sold under repurchase agreements and derivatives. At September 30, 2025, there were no securities of a single issuer, other than U.S. government-sponsored agency securities, which exceeded 10% of shareholders’ equity.

(6) Loans

The following table shows the Company’s loan portfolio by category as of the dates shown:

The Company’s loan portfolio is generally comprised of loans to consumers and small to medium-sized businesses, which, for the commercial and commercial real estate portfolios, are located primarily within the geographic market areas that the banks serve. Various niche lending businesses, including franchise lending and insurance agency lending, operate on a national level. The premium finance receivables portfolios are made to customers throughout the United States and Canada. The Company strives to maintain a loan portfolio that is diverse in terms of loan type, industry, borrower, and geographic concentrations. Such diversification reduces the exposure to economic downturns that may occur in different segments of the economy or in different industries.

Certain premium finance receivables are recorded net of unearned income. The unearned income portions of such premium finance receivables were $272.0 million at September 30, 2025, $267.7 million at December 31, 2024 and $266.1 million at September 30, 2024.

Total loans, excluding purchased credit deteriorated (“PCD”) loans, include net deferred loan fees and costs and fair value purchase accounting adjustments totaling $76.5 million at September 30, 2025, $78.2 million at December 31, 2024 and $79.4 million at September 30, 2024.

It is the policy of the Company to review each prospective credit in order to determine the appropriateness and, when required, the adequacy of security or collateral necessary to obtain when making a loan. The type of collateral, when required, will vary from liquid assets to real estate. The Company seeks to ensure access to collateral, in the event of default, through adherence to state lending laws and the Company’s credit monitoring procedures.

(7) Allowance for Credit Losses

In accordance with ASC 326, the Company is required to measure the allowance for credit losses of financial assets with similar risk characteristics on a collective or pooled basis. In considering the segmentation of financial assets measured at amortized cost into pools, the Company considered various risk characteristics in its analysis. Generally, the segmentation utilized represents the level at which the Company develops and documents its systematic methodology to determine the allowance for credit losses for the financial assets held at amortized cost, specifically the Company's loan portfolio and debt securities classified as held-to-maturity. Descriptions of the Company’s loan portfolio segments and major debt security types are included in Note (5) “Allowance for Credit Losses” of the 2024 Form 10-K.

In accordance with ASC 326, the Company elected to not measure an allowance for credit losses on accrued interest. As such accrued interest is written off in a timely manner when deemed uncollectible. Any such write-off of accrued interest will reverse previously recognized interest income. In addition, the Company elected to not include accrued interest within presentation and disclosures of the carrying amount of financial assets held at amortized cost. This election is applicable to the various disclosures included within the Company's financial statements. Accrued interest related to financial assets held at amortized cost is included within accrued interest receivable and other assets within the Company's Consolidated Statements of Condition and totaled $342.4 million at September 30, 2025, $332.8 million at December 31, 2024, and $351.5 million at September 30, 2024.

The tables below show the aging of the Company’s loan portfolio by the segmentation noted above at September 30, 2025, December 31, 2024 and September 30, 2024:

(1) Early buy-out loans are insured or guaranteed by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) or the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, subject to indemnifications and insurance limits for certain loans.

(1) Early buy-out loans are insured or guaranteed by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) or the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, subject to indemnifications and insurance limits for certain loans.

Credit Quality Indicators

Credit quality indicators, specifically the Company's internal risk rating systems, reflect how the Company monitors credit losses and represents factors used by the Company when measuring the allowance for credit losses. Descriptions of the Company’s credit quality indicators by financial asset are included in Note (5) “Allowance for Credit Losses” of the 2024 Form 10-K.

The table below shows the Company’s loan portfolio by credit quality indicator and year of origination at September 30, 2025:

(1) For premium finance receivables - life, the year of origination represents when the borrower’s master loan agreement was initially established.

Held-to-maturity debt securities

The Company conducts an assessment of its investment securities, including those classified as held-to-maturity, at the time of purchase and on at least an annual basis to ensure such investment securities remain within appropriate levels of risk and continue to perform satisfactorily in fulfilling its obligations. The Company considers, among other factors, the nature of the securities and credit ratings or financial condition of the issuer. If available, the Company obtains a credit rating for issuers from a Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization (“NRSRO”) for consideration. If no such rating is available for an issuer, the Company performs an internal rating based on the scale utilized within the loan portfolio. For purposes of the table below, the Company has converted any issuer rating from an NRSRO into the Company’s internal ratings based on Investment Policy and review by the Company’s management.

Measurement of Allowance for Credit Losses

The Company's allowance for credit losses consists of the allowance for loan losses, the allowance for unfunded commitment losses and the allowance for held-to-maturity debt security losses. In accordance with ASC 326, the Company measures the allowance for credit losses at the time of origination or purchase of a financial asset, representing an estimate of lifetime expected credit losses on the related asset. When developing its estimate, the Company considers available information relevant to assessing the collectability of cash flows, from both internal and external sources. Historical credit loss experience is one input in the estimation process as well as inputs relevant to current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. In considering past events, the Company considers the relevance, or lack thereof, of historical information due to changes in such things as financial asset underwriting or collection practices, and changes in portfolio mix due to changing business plans and strategies. In considering current conditions and forecasts, the Company considers both the current economic environment and the forecasted direction of the economic environment with emphasis on those factors deemed relevant to or driving changes in expected credit losses. As significant judgment is required, the review of the appropriateness of the allowance for credit losses is performed quarterly by various committees with participation by the Company's executive management.

The allowance for credit losses is measured on a collective or pooled basis when similar risk characteristics exist, based upon the segmentation discussed above. The Company utilizes modeling methodologies that estimate lifetime credit loss rates on each pool. These methodologies include estimating the probability of default and loss given default on the commercial and commercial real estate segments, using the weighted-average remaining maturity methodology for the residential real estate, home equity, and consumer segments, and utilizing an assumption-based approach focusing on historical loss rates for the premium finance receivables segments. Historical credit loss history is adjusted for reasonable and supportable forecasts developed by the Company on a quantitative or qualitative basis and incorporates third party economic forecasts. Reasonable

and supportable forecasts consider the macroeconomic factors that are most relevant to evaluating and predicting expected credit losses in the Company's financial assets. Currently, the Company utilizes an eight quarter forecast period using a single macroeconomic scenario provided by a third party and reviewed within the Company's governance structure. For periods beyond the ability to develop reasonable and supportable forecasts, the Company reverts to historical loss rates at an input level, straight-line over a four quarter reversion period. Expected credit losses are measured over the contractual term of the financial asset with consideration of expected prepayments. Expected extensions, renewals or modifications of the financial asset are considered when the expected extension, renewal or modification is contained within the existing agreement and is not unconditionally cancelable. The methodologies discussed above are applied to both current asset balances on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Condition and off-balance sheet commitments (i.e. unfunded lending-related commitments).

Assets that do not share similar risk characteristics with a pool are assessed for the allowance for credit losses on an individual basis. These typically include assets experiencing financial difficulties, including assets rated as substandard nonaccrual and doubtful. If foreclosure is probable or the asset is considered collateral-dependent, expected credit losses are measured based upon the fair value of the underlying collateral adjusted for selling costs, if appropriate. Underlying collateral across the Company's segments consist primarily of real estate, land and construction assets as well as general business assets of the borrower. As of September 30, 2025, excluding loans carried at fair value, substandard nonaccrual loans totaling $66.4 million in carrying balance had no related allowance for credit losses.

The Company does not measure an allowance for credit losses on accrued interest receivable balances because these balances are written off in a timely manner as a reduction to interest income when assets are placed on nonaccrual status.

Loan portfolios

A summary of activity in the allowance for credit losses, specifically for the loan portfolio (i.e. allowance for loan losses and allowance for unfunded commitment losses), for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024 is as follows:

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, the Company recognized approximately $21.8 million and $68.0 million of provision for credit losses, respectively, related to loans and lending agreements. The provision for each period was primarily the result of losses experienced in the Commercial and Premium Finance Receivables portfolios along with growth across various segments, which was offset by improved macroeconomic forecasts related to Baa credit spread. However, uncertainties remain regarding future economic performance and macroeconomic forecasts utilized in the measurement of the allowance for credit losses as of September 30, 2025, thus a macroeconomic uncertainty qualitative overlay continued to be applied in the third quarter of 2025. Net charge-offs in the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2025, totaled $24.6 million and $50.5 million, respectively.

Held-to-maturity debt securities

The allowance for credit losses on the Company’s held-to-maturity debt securities is presented as a reduction to the amortized cost basis of held-to-maturity securities on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Condition. For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2025, the Company recognized approximately $(2,000) and $(61,000), respectively, of provision for credit losses related to held-to-maturity securities. At September 30, 2025, the Company did not identify any held-to-maturity debt securities within its portfolio that would require a charge-off.

Loan Modifications to Borrowers Experiencing Financial Difficulties

The Company’s approach to restructuring or modifying loans is built on its credit risk rating system, which requires credit management personnel to assign a credit risk rating to each loan. In each case, the loan officer is responsible for recommending a credit risk rating for each loan and ensuring the credit risk ratings are appropriate. These credit risk ratings are then reviewed and approved by the bank’s chief credit officer and/or concurrence credit officer. Credit risk ratings are determined by evaluating a number of factors, including a borrower’s financial strength, cash flow coverage, collateral protection and guarantees. The Company’s credit risk rating scale is one through ten with higher scores indicating higher risk. In the case of loans rated six or worse following modification, the Company’s Managed Assets Division evaluates the loan and the credit risk rating and determines that the loan has been restructured to be reasonably assured of repayment and of performance according to the modified terms and is supported by a current, well-documented credit assessment of the borrower’s financial condition and prospects for repayment under the revised terms. Based on the Company’s credit risk rating system, it considers that borrowers whose credit risk rating is 5 or better are not experiencing financial difficulties.

Restructurings may arise when, due to financial difficulties experienced by the borrower, the Company obtains through physical possession one or more collateral assets in satisfaction of all or part of an existing credit. Once possession is obtained, the Company reclassifies the appropriate portion of the remaining balance of the credit from loans to other real estate owned (“OREO”), which is included within other assets in the Consolidated Statements of Condition. For any residential real estate property collateralizing a consumer mortgage loan, the Company is considered to possess the related collateral only if legal title is obtained upon completion of foreclosure, or the borrower conveys all interest in the residential real estate property to the Company through completion of a deed in lieu of foreclosure or similar legal agreement. At September 30, 2025, the Company had no foreclosed residential real estate properties included within OREO. Further, the recorded investment in residential mortgage loans secured by residential real estate properties for which foreclosure proceedings are in process totaled $67.0 million and $40.4 million at September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

The tables below presents a summary of the period-end balance of loans to borrowers experiencing financial difficulties during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024:

The Company had commitments of $23.9 million and $8.6 million as of September 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024, respectively, to lend additional funds to borrowers experiencing financial difficulty and for whom the Company has modified the terms of loans in the form of principal forgiveness, an interest rate reduction, an other-than insignificant payment delay or a term extension during the periods presented.

The following table presents a summary of all modified loans for borrowers experiencing financial difficulties and such loans that were in payment default under the restructured terms during the respective periods below:

(1) Modified loans considered to be in payment default are over 30 days past due subsequent to the restructuring.

(8) Goodwill and Other Acquisition-Related Intangible Assets

A summary of the Company’s goodwill assets by reporting unit is presented in the following table:

The specialty finance unit’s goodwill increased $697,000 in the first nine months of 2025 as a result of foreign currency translation adjustments related to the prior Canadian acquisitions.

The Company assesses each reporting unit’s goodwill for impairment on at least an annual basis and considers potential indicators of impairment at each reporting date between annual goodwill impairment tests. At October 1, 2024, the Company utilized a quantitative approach for its annual goodwill impairment tests of the community banking, specialty finance and wealth management reporting units and determined that no impairment existed at that time.

At each reporting date between annual goodwill impairment tests, the Company considers potential indicators of impairment. The Company assessed whether events and circumstances resulted in it being more likely than not that the fair value of any reporting unit was less than its carrying value. Potential impairment indicators considered include the condition of the economy and banking industry; government intervention and regulatory updates; the impact of recent events to financial performance and cost factors of the reporting units; performance of the Company’s stock and other relevant events.

At the conclusion of this assessment of all reporting units, the Company determined that as of September 30, 2025, it was more likely than not that the fair value of all reporting units exceeded the respective carrying value of such reporting unit.

A summary of acquisition-related intangible assets as of the dates shown and the expected amortization of finite-lived acquisition-related intangible assets as of September 30, 2025 is as follows:

The core deposit intangibles recognized in connection with the Company’s bank acquisitions are amortized over a ten-year period on an accelerated basis. The customer list intangibles recognized in connection with the purchase of life insurance premium finance assets in 2009 are being amortized over an 18-year period on an accelerated basis. The customer list and other intangibles recognized in connection with prior acquisitions within the wealth management segment are being amortized over a period of up to ten years on a straight-line or accelerated basis. Indefinite-lived intangible assets consist of certain trade and domain names recognized in connection with prior acquisitions. As indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized, the Company assesses impairment on at least an annual basis. Total amortization expense associated with finite-lived acquisition-related intangibles totaled approximately $16.4 million and $6.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

(9) Mortgage Servicing Rights (“MSRs”)

The following is a summary of the changes in the carrying value of MSRs, accounted for at fair value, for the periods indicated:

The Company recognizes MSR assets upon the sale of residential real estate loans to external third parties when it retains the obligation to service the loans and the servicing fee is more than adequate compensation. MSRs are included in other assets in the Consolidated Statements of Condition. The initial recognition of MSR assets from loans sold with servicing retained and subsequent changes in fair value of all MSRs are recognized in mortgage banking revenue. MSRs are subject to changes in value from actual and expected prepayment of the underlying loans.

The estimation of fair value related to MSRs is partly impacted by the Company exercising its early buyout options (“EBO”) on eligible loans previously sold to the Government National Mortgage Association (“GNMA”). Under such optional repurchase program, financial institutions acting as servicers are allowed to buy back from the securitized loan pool individual delinquent mortgage loans meeting certain criteria for which the institution was the original transferor of such loans. At the option of the servicer and without prior authorization from GNMA, the servicer may repurchase such delinquent loans for an amount equal to the remaining principal balance of the loan. At the time of such repurchase, any MSR value related to such loans is derecognized.

The MSR asset fair value is determined by using a discounted cash flow model that incorporates the objective characteristics of the portfolio as well as subjective valuation parameters that purchasers of servicing would apply to such portfolios sold into the secondary market. The subjective factors include loan prepayment speeds, discount rates, servicing costs and other economic factors. The Company uses a third party to assist in the valuation of MSRs.

Periodically, the Company will purchase options for the right to purchase securities not currently held within the banks’ investment portfolios or enter into interest rate swaps in which the Company elects not to designate such derivatives as hedging instruments. These option and swap transactions are designed primarily to economically hedge a portion of the fair value adjustments related to the Company’s MSRs. The gain or loss associated with these derivative contracts is included in mortgage banking revenue. For more information regarding these hedges outstanding as of September 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024, see Note (14) “Derivative Financial Instruments” in Item 1 of this report.

(10) Deposits

The following table is a summary of deposits as of the dates shown:

Wealth management deposits represent deposit balances (primarily money market accounts) at the Company’s subsidiary banks from brokerage customers of Wintrust Investments, LLC (“Wintrust Investments”), Chicago Deferred Exchange Company (“CDEC”) and trust and asset management customers of the Company.

(11) FHLB Advances, Other Borrowings and Subordinated Notes

The following table is a summary of FHLB advances, other borrowings and subordinated notes as of the dates shown:

Descriptions of the Company’s FHLB advances, other borrowings, and subordinated notes are included in Note (11) “Federal Home Loan Bank Advances,” Note (12) “Subordinated Notes” and Note (13) “Other Borrowings” of the 2024 Form 10-K.

Notes Payable

Notes payable balances represent the balances on the Company’s credit agreement with certain unaffiliated banks. At September 30, 2025, the outstanding principal balance under the term loan facility was $121.4 million and there was no outstanding balance under the revolving credit facility. Borrowings under notes payable are secured by pledges of and first priority perfected security interests in the Company’s equity interest in its bank subsidiaries and contain several restrictive covenants, including the maintenance of various capital adequacy levels, asset quality and profitability ratios, and certain restrictions on dividends and other indebtedness. At September 30, 2025, the Company was in compliance with all such covenants.

Secured Borrowings

The balance of secured borrowings primarily represents a third party Canadian transaction (“Canadian Secured Borrowing”). Under the Canadian Secured Borrowing, the Company, through its subsidiary, First Insurance Funding of Canada (“FIFC Canada”), sells an undivided co-ownership interest in all receivables owed to FIFC Canada to an unrelated third party in exchange for cash payments pursuant to a receivables purchase agreement (“Receivables Purchase Agreement”). On August 29, 2024, the Company entered into the Twelfth Amending Agreement to the Receivables Purchase Agreement dated as of December 16, 2014. The amended Receivables Purchase Agreement provides for, among other things, an extension of the maturity date to December 15, 2025 and an increase to the facility limit from C$520 million to C$650 million.

At September 30, 2025, the translated balance of the secured borrowings totaled $387.9 million compared to $323.2 million at December 31, 2024 and $428.6 million at September 30, 2024. The interest rate under the Receivables Purchase Agreement is the Canadian Commercial Paper Rate plus fee rate of 0.825%.

The remaining $14.0 million, $11.7 million and $10.9 million within secured borrowings at September 30, 2025, December 31, 2024 and September 30, 2024, respectively, represent other sold interests in certain loans by the Company that were not considered sales and, as such, related proceeds received are reflected on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Condition as a secured borrowing owed to the various unrelated third parties.

Other Borrowings

Other borrowings represent a promissory note (“Promissory Note”) issued by the Company in June 2017. Subsequent amendments to the Promissory Note since issuance increased the principal amount to $66.4 million, changed the interest rate to a floating rate equal to 1-month CME Term SOFR plus a spread of 1.40% and extended the maturity date to March 31, 2028. The Promissory Note contains several restrictive covenants, including the maintenance of various capital adequacy levels, asset quality and profitability ratios, and certain restrictions on dividends and indebtedness. At September 30, 2025, the Company was in compliance with all such covenants.

Subordinated Notes

At September 30, 2025, the Company had outstanding subordinated notes totaling $298.5 million compared to $298.3 million and $298.2 million at December 31, 2024 and September 30, 2024, respectively. The notes issued in 2019 have a stated interest rate of 4.85% and mature in June 2029. In the second quarter of 2024, the Company repaid the $140.0 million of subordinated notes issued in 2014. The notes had a stated interest rate of 5.00% and matured in June 2024.

(12) Junior Subordinated Debentures

The following table provides a summary of the Company’s junior subordinated debentures as of September 30, 2025. The junior subordinated debentures represent the par value of the obligations owed to the Trusts.

(1) The interest rates on the variable rate junior subordinated debentures are based on the three-month Chicago Mercantile Exchange (“CME”) Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) and reset on a quarterly basis.

The junior subordinated debentures totaled $253.6 million at September 30, 2025, December 31, 2024 and September 30, 2024. At September 30, 2025, the weighted average contractual interest rate on the junior subordinated debentures was 6.52%.

(13) Segment Information

The Company’s operations consist of three primary segments: community banking, specialty finance and wealth management.

The three reportable segments are strategic business units that are separately managed as they offer different products and services and have different marketing strategies. In addition, each segment’s customer base has varying characteristics and each segment has a different regulatory environment. While the Company’s management monitors each of the sixteen bank subsidiaries’ operations and profitability separately, these subsidiaries have been aggregated into one reportable operating segment due to the similarities in products and services, customer base, operations, profitability measures, and economic characteristics.

For purposes of internal segment profitability, management allocates certain intersegment and parent company balances. Management allocates a portion of revenues to the specialty finance segment related to loans and leases originated by the specialty finance segment and sold or assigned to the community banking segment. Similarly, for purposes of analyzing the contribution from the wealth management segment, management allocates a portion of the net interest income earned by the community banking segment on deposit balances of customers of the wealth management segment to the wealth management segment. See Note (10) “Deposits” in Item 1 of this report for more information on these deposits. Finally, expenses incurred at the Wintrust parent company are allocated to each segment based on each segment’s risk-weighted assets.

The segment financial information provided in the following table has been derived from the internal profitability reporting system used by management to monitor and manage the financial performance of the Company. The accounting policies of the segments are substantially similar to those described in Note (1) “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” in the 2024 Form 10-K.

Our Chief Executive Officer is our chief operating decision maker (“CODM”). The CODM uses income before taxes to review segment performance and allocate resources for each reportable segment. Financial information regarding each significant segment expense outlined below is regularly provided (at least monthly) to the CODM. For community banking and specialty finance segments, ‘Interest expense’ is a significant segment expense. Additionally, for each of the three reportable segments, ‘Salaries’, ‘Commissions and incentive compensation’ and ‘Benefits’ are significant segment expenses.

The following is a summary of certain operating information for reportable segments:

(1) Other segment items include non-interest expense categories such as ‘Software & Equipment’, ‘Data processing’, ‘Advertising and Marketing’, ‘FDIC Insurance’, and ‘Occupancy’. See “Non-Interest Expense” under Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in Item 2 of this Form 10-Q for further discussion on non-interest expense.

(1) Other segment items include non-interest expense categories such as ‘Software & Equipment’, ‘Data processing’, ‘Advertising and Marketing’, ‘FDIC Insurance’, and ‘Occupancy’. See “Non-Interest Expense” under Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in Item 2 of this Form 10-Q for further discussion on non-interest expense.

(14) Derivative Financial Instruments

The Company primarily enters into derivative financial instruments as part of its strategy to manage its exposure to changes in interest rates. Derivative instruments represent contracts between parties that result in one party delivering cash to the other party based on a notional amount and an underlying term (such as a rate, security price or price index or commodity price) as specified in the contract. The amount of cash delivered from one party to the other is determined based on the interaction of the notional amount of the contract with the underlying term. Derivatives are also implicit in certain contracts and commitments.

The derivative financial instruments currently used by the Company to manage its exposure to interest rate risk include: (1) interest rate swaps, collars and floors to manage the interest rate risk of certain fixed and variable rate assets and variable rate liabilities; (2) interest rate lock commitments provided to customers to fund certain mortgage loans to be sold into the secondary market; (3) forward commitments for the future delivery of such mortgage loans to protect the Company from adverse changes in interest rates and corresponding changes in the value of mortgage loans held-for-sale; (4) covered call options to economically hedge specific investment securities and receive fee income, effectively enhancing the overall yield on such securities to compensate for net interest margin compression; and (5) options and swaps to economically hedge a portion

of the fair value adjustments related to the Company’s mortgage servicing rights portfolio. The Company also enters into derivatives (typically interest rate swaps and commodity forward contracts) with certain qualified borrowers to facilitate the borrowers’ risk management strategies and concurrently enters into mirror-image derivatives with a third party counterparty, effectively making a market in the derivatives for such borrowers. Additionally, the Company enters into foreign currency contracts to manage foreign exchange risk associated with certain foreign currency denominated assets.

The Company recognizes derivative financial instruments in the consolidated financial statements at fair value regardless of the purpose or intent for holding the instrument. The Company records derivative assets and derivative liabilities on the Consolidated Statements of Condition within accrued interest receivable and other assets and accrued interest payable and other liabilities, respectively. Changes in the fair value of derivative financial instruments are either recognized in income or in shareholders’ equity as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income or loss depending on whether the derivative financial instrument qualifies for hedge accounting and, if so, whether it qualifies as a fair value hedge or cash flow hedge.

Changes in fair values of derivatives accounted for as fair value hedges are recorded in income in the same period and in the same income statement line as changes in the fair values of the hedged items that relate to the hedged risk(s). Changes in fair values of derivative financial instruments accounted for as cash flow hedges are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income or loss, net of deferred taxes, and reclassified to earnings when the hedged transaction affects earnings. Changes in fair values of derivative financial instruments not designated in a hedging relationship pursuant to ASC 815 are reported in non-interest income during the period of the change. Derivative financial instruments are valued by a third party and are corroborated by comparison with valuations provided by the respective counterparties. Fair values of certain mortgage banking derivatives (interest rate lock commitments and forward commitments to sell mortgage loans) are estimated based on changes in mortgage interest rates from the date of the loan commitment. The fair value of foreign currency derivatives is computed based on changes in foreign currency rates stated in the contract compared to those prevailing at the measurement date. Commodity derivative fair values are computed based on changes in the price per unit stated in the contract compared to those prevailing at the measurement date.

The table below presents the fair value of the Company’s derivative financial instruments as of September 30, 2025, December 31, 2024 and September 30, 2024:

Cash Flow Hedges of Interest Rate Risk

The Company’s objectives in using interest rate derivatives are to add stability to net interest income and to manage its exposure to interest rate movements. To accomplish these objectives, the Company uses interest rate swaps, collars and floors as part of its interest rate risk management strategy. Interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges involve the receipt of variable-rate amounts to or from a counterparty in exchange for the Company receiving or paying fixed-rate payments over the life of the agreements without the exchange of the underlying notional amount. Interest rate collars designated as cash flow hedges involve the settlement of amounts in which the interest rate specified in the contract exceeds the agreed upon cap strike rate or in which the interest rate specified in the contract is below the agreed upon floor strike rate at the end of each period.

Interest rate floors designated as cash flow hedges involve the receipt of variable-rate amounts from a counterparty if interest rates fall below the strike rate on the contract in exchange for an upfront premium.

As of September 30, 2025, the Company had various interest rate collar, swap and floor derivatives designated as cash flow hedges of variable rate loans. When the relationship between the hedged item and hedging instrument is highly effective at achieving offsetting changes in cash flows attributable to the hedged risk, changes in the fair value of these cash flow hedges are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income or loss and are subsequently reclassified to interest income as interest payments are made on such variable rate loans. The changes in fair value (net of tax) are separately disclosed in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.

The table below provides details on these cash flow hedges, summarized by derivative type and maturity, as of September 30, 2025:

(1) Represents interest rate swaps that have effective starting dates of November 1, 2025.

(2) Represents interest rate swaps that have effective starting dates of February 1, 2026.

(3) Represents interest rate swaps that have effective starting dates of October 1, 2026

In the first quarter of 2022, the Company terminated interest rate swap derivative contracts designated as cash flow hedges of variable rate deposits with a total notional value of $1.0 billion and a five-year term effective July 2022. At the time of termination, the fair value of the derivative contracts totaled an asset of $66.5 million, with such adjustments to fair value recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income or loss. In the second quarter of 2022, the Company terminated one additional interest rate swap derivative contract designated as a cash flow hedge of variable rate deposits with a total notional value of $500.0 million effective since April 2020. The remaining term of such derivative contract was through April 2024 and, at the time of termination, the fair value of the derivative contract totaled assets of $10.7 million, with such adjustments to fair value recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income or loss.

For all such terminations, as the hedged forecasted transactions (interest payments on variable rate deposits) are still expected to occur over the remaining term of such terminated derivatives, such adjustments will remain in accumulated other comprehensive income or loss and be reclassified as a reduction to interest expense on a straight-line basis over the original term of the terminated derivative contracts.

A rollforward of the amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income or loss related to interest rate derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, including such derivative contracts terminated during the period, follows:

As of September 30, 2025, the Company estimated that during the next 12 months $22.8 million will be reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income or loss as an increase to net interest income. Such estimate consists of $13.3 million reclassified as a reduction to interest expense on the terminated cash flow hedges discussed above and $9.5 million reclassified as an increase to interest income related to the interest rate collars, floors and swaps noted above that remain outstanding.

Fair Value Hedges of Interest Rate Risk

Interest rate swaps designated as fair value hedges involve the payment of fixed amounts to a counterparty in exchange for the Company receiving variable payments over the life of the agreements without the exchange of the underlying notional amount. As of September 30, 2025, the Company had 13 interest rate swaps with an aggregate notional amount of $119.2 million that were designated as fair value hedges primarily associated with fixed rate commercial and industrial and commercial real estate loans as well as life insurance premium finance receivables.

For derivatives designated and that qualify as fair value hedges, the net gain or loss from the entire change in the fair value of the derivative instrument is recognized in the same income statement line item as the earnings effect, including the net gain or loss, of the hedged item (interest income earned on fixed rate loans) when the hedged item affects earnings.

The following table presents the carrying amount of the hedged assets/(liabilities) and the cumulative amount of fair value hedging adjustment included in the carrying amount of the hedged assets/(liabilities) that are designated as a fair value hedge accounting relationship as of September 30, 2025:

The following table presents the loss or gain recognized related to derivative instruments that are designated as fair value hedges for the respective period:

Non-Designated Hedges

The Company does not use derivatives for speculative purposes. Derivatives not designated as accounting hedges are used to manage the Company’s economic exposure to interest rate movements and other identified risks but do not meet the strict hedge accounting requirements of ASC 815. Changes in the fair value of derivatives not designated in hedging relationships are recorded directly in earnings.

The Company has interest rate derivatives, including swaps and option products, resulting from a service the Company provides to certain qualified borrowers. The Company’s banking subsidiaries execute certain derivative products (typically interest rate swaps) directly with qualified commercial borrowers to facilitate their respective risk management strategies. For example, these arrangements allow the Company’s commercial borrowers to effectively convert a variable rate loan to a fixed rate. In order to minimize the Company’s exposure on these transactions, the Company simultaneously executes offsetting derivatives with third parties. In most cases, the offsetting derivatives have mirror-image terms, which result in the positions’ changes in fair value substantially offsetting through earnings each period. However, to the extent that the derivatives are not a mirror-image and because of differences in counterparty credit risk, changes in fair value will not completely offset resulting in some earnings impact each period. Changes in the fair value of these derivatives are included in other non-interest income. At September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the Company had interest rate derivative transactions with an aggregate notional amount of approximately $14.8 billion and $13.3 billion, respectively, (all interest rate swaps and caps with customers and third parties) related to this program. At September 30, 2025 these interest rate derivatives had maturity dates ranging from October 2025 to August 2037.

Mortgage Banking Derivatives—These derivatives include interest rate lock commitments provided to customers to fund certain mortgage loans to be sold into the secondary market and forward commitments for the future delivery of such loans. It is the Company’s practice to enter into forward commitments for the future delivery of a portion of its residential mortgage loan production when interest rate lock commitments are entered into in order to economically hedge the effect of future changes in interest rates on its commitments to fund the loans as well as on its portfolio of mortgage loans held-for-sale. The Company’s mortgage banking derivatives have not been designated as being in hedge relationships. At September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the Company had interest rate lock commitments with an aggregate notional amount of approximately $379.1 million and $120.7 million, and forward commitments to sell mortgage loans with an aggregate notional amount of approximately $495.5 million and $377.5 million, respectively. The fair values of these derivatives were estimated based on changes in mortgage rates from the dates of the commitments. Changes in the fair value of these mortgage banking derivatives are included in mortgage banking revenue.

Commodity Derivatives—The Company has commodity forward contracts resulting from a service the Company provides to certain qualified borrowers. The Company’s banking subsidiaries execute certain derivative products directly with qualified commercial borrowers to facilitate their respective risk management strategies. For example, these arrangements allow the Company’s commercial borrowers to effectively purchase or sell a given commodity at an agreed-upon price on an agreed-upon settlement date. In order to minimize the Company’s exposure on these transactions, the Company simultaneously executes offsetting derivatives with third parties. In most cases, the offsetting derivatives have mirror-image terms, which result in the positions’ changes in fair value substantially offsetting through earnings each period. However, to the extent that the derivatives are not a mirror-image and because of differences in counterparty credit risk, changes in fair value will not completely offset resulting in some earnings impact each period. Changes in the fair value of these derivatives are included in other non-interest income. At September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the Company had commodity derivative transactions with an aggregate notional amount of approximately $4.6 million and $5.2 million, respectively, (all forward contracts with customers and third parties) related to this program. At September 30, 2025, these commodity derivatives had maturity dates ranging from October 2025 to October 2027.

Foreign Currency Derivatives—The Company has foreign currency derivative contracts resulting from a service the Company provides to certain qualified customers. The Company’s banking subsidiaries execute certain derivative products directly with qualified customers to facilitate their respective risk management strategies related to foreign currency fluctuations. For example, these arrangements allow the Company’s customers to effectively exchange the currency of one country for the currency of another country at an agreed-upon price on an agreed-upon settlement date. In order to minimize the Company’s exposure on these transactions, the Company simultaneously executes offsetting derivatives with third parties. In most cases, the offsetting derivatives have mirror-image terms, which result in the positions’ changes in fair value substantially offsetting through earnings each period. However, to the extent that the derivatives are not a mirror-image and because of differences in counterparty credit risk, changes in fair value will not completely offset resulting in some earnings impact each period. Changes in the fair value of these derivatives are included in other non-interest income. As of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, the Company held foreign currency derivatives with an aggregate notional amount of approximately $50.5 million and $97.1 million, respectively.

Other Derivatives—Periodically, the Company will sell options to a bank or dealer for the right to purchase certain securities held within the banks’ investment portfolios (covered call options). These option transactions are designed to increase the total return associated with the investment securities portfolio. These options do not qualify as accounting hedges pursuant to ASC 815 and, accordingly, changes in the fair value of these contracts are recognized as other non-interest income. There were no covered call options outstanding as of September 30, 2025, December 31, 2024 or September 30, 2024.

Periodically, the Company will purchase options for the right to purchase securities not currently held within the banks’ investment portfolios or enter into interest rate swaps in which the Company elects to not designate such derivatives as hedging instruments. These option and swap transactions are designed primarily to economically hedge a portion of the fair value adjustments related to the Company’s mortgage servicing rights portfolio. The gain or loss associated with these derivative contracts are included in mortgage banking revenue. The Company held ten interest rate derivatives with an aggregate notional value of $362.0 million at September 30, 2025 and ten interest rate derivatives with an aggregate notional value of and $295.0 million at December 31, 2024, for such purpose of economically hedging a portion of the fair value adjustment related to its mortgage servicing rights portfolio.

Amounts included in the Consolidated Statements of Income related to derivative instruments not designated in hedge relationships were as follows:

Credit Risk

Derivative instruments have inherent risks, primarily market risk and credit risk. Market risk is associated with changes in the value of an underlying asset. Credit risk relates to the risk that the counterparty will fail to perform according to the terms of the agreement. The Company is exposed to the credit risk of its commercial borrowers and third party financial institutions who are counterparties to interest rate derivatives with the Company.

The counterparty credit risk associated with the mirror-image swaps executed with third party financial institutions is monitored and managed as part of the Company’s overall asset-liability management process, except that the counterparty credit risk related to derivatives entered into with certain qualified borrowers is managed through the Company’s standard loan underwriting process for commercial borrowers since these derivatives typically share in the collateral provided by the loan agreements.

When deemed necessary, appropriate types and amounts of collateral are obtained to minimize credit exposure. The Company hedges the market risk of derivatives transactions with commercial borrowers by entering into offsetting transactions with large, highly rated financial institutions. These exposures are generally secured by cash under bilateral Credit Support Annexes, which are a component of the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (“ISDA”) Master Agreements executed with counterparties.

Aggregate counterparty exposures are monitored against various types of credit limits established to contain risk within parameters. Counterparty credit risk is managed by the Counterparty Credit Risk Management team in accordance with SR 11-10, Interagency Counterparty Credit Risk Management Guidance, which was issued in 2011 in response to the financial crisis of 2008. The guidance addresses counterparty credit risk governance, measurement, management, and systems. Specifically, counterparty risk is managed through the establishment and regular review of exposure limits, formalization of limits in policy and procedure, ongoing review of models, and having a single platform to allow for the timely aggregation of exposures. The Counterparty Credit Risk Management team uses a variety of approaches to monitor counterparty financial performance, including monitoring of credit exposure versus limits, use of early warning reports, and daily and intraday monitoring of financial developments.

The Company has agreements with certain of its interest rate derivative counterparties that contain cross-default provisions, which provide that if the Company defaults on any of its indebtedness, including default where repayment of the indebtedness has not been accelerated by the lender, then the Company could also be declared in default on its derivative obligations. The Company also has agreements with certain of its derivative counterparties that contain a provision allowing the counterparty to terminate the derivative positions if the Company fails to maintain its status as a well or adequately capitalized institution, which would require the Company to settle its obligations under the agreements. If the Company were to breach any of these provisions, at a time when the derivatives subject to such agreements are in a liability position, and the derivatives were to be terminated as a result, the Company would be required to settle its obligations under the agreements at the termination value and would be required to pay any additional amounts due in excess of amounts previously posted as collateral with the respective counterparty. As of September 30, 2025, there were $1.6 million of derivatives that were subject to such agreements in a net liability position.

The Company records interest rate derivatives subject to master netting agreements at their gross value and does not offset derivative assets and liabilities on the Consolidated Statements of Condition. The table below summarizes the Company’s interest rate derivatives and offsetting positions as of the dates shown.

(15) Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities

The Company measures, monitors and discloses certain of its assets and liabilities on a fair value basis. These financial assets and financial liabilities are measured at fair value in three levels, based on the markets in which the assets and liabilities are traded and the observability of the inputs used to determine fair value. These levels are:

• Level 1—unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
• Level 2—inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability or inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means.
• Level 3—significant unobservable inputs that reflect the Company’s own assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the assets or liabilities. Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation.

A financial instrument’s categorization within the above valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the assets or liabilities. The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis.

Available-for-sale debt securities, trading account securities and equity securities with readily determinable fair value—Fair values for available-for-sale debt securities, trading account securities and equity securities with readily determinable fair value are typically based on prices obtained from independent pricing vendors. Securities measured with these valuation techniques are generally classified as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. Typically, standard inputs such as benchmark yields, reported trades for similar securities, issuer spreads, benchmark securities, bids, offers and reference data including market research publications are used to determine the fair value of these securities. When these inputs are not available, broker/dealer quotes may be obtained by the vendor to determine the fair value of the security. We review the vendor’s pricing methodologies to determine if observable market information is being used, versus unobservable inputs. Fair value measurements using

significant inputs that are unobservable in the market due to limited activity or a less liquid market are classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of U.S. Treasury securities and certain equity securities with readily determinable fair value are based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. As such, these securities are classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy.

The Company’s Investment Operations Department is responsible for the valuation of Level 3 available-for-sale debt securities. The methodology and variables used as inputs in pricing Level 3 securities are derived from a combination of observable and unobservable inputs. The unobservable inputs are determined through internal assumptions that may vary from period to period due to external factors, such as market movement and credit rating adjustments.

At September 30, 2025, the Company classified $129.8 million of municipal securities as Level 3. These municipal securities are bond issuances for various municipal government entities primarily located in the Chicago metropolitan area, southern Wisconsin and west Michigan and are privately placed, non-rated bonds without CUSIP numbers. The Company’s methodology for pricing these securities focuses on three distinct inputs: equivalent rating, yield and other pricing terms. To determine the rating for a given non-rated investment debt security, the Investment Operations Department references a rated, publicly issued bond by the same issuer if available. A reduction is then applied to the rating obtained from the comparable bond, as the Company believes if liquidated, a non-rated bond would be valued less than a similar bond with a verifiable rating. The reduction applied by the Company is one complete rating grade (i.e., a “AA” rating for a comparable bond would be reduced to “A” for the Company’s valuation). For bond issuances without comparable bond proxies, a rating of “BBB” was assigned. In the third quarter of 2025, all of the ratings derived by the Investment Operations Department using the above process were “BBB” or better. The fair value measurement noted above is sensitive to the rating input, as a higher rating typically results in an increased valuation. The remaining pricing inputs used in the bond valuation are observable. Based on the rating determined in the above process, Investment Operations obtains a corresponding current market yield curve available to market participants. Other terms including coupon, maturity date, redemption price, number of coupon payments per year, and accrual method are obtained from the individual bond term sheets. Certain municipal bonds held by the Company at September 30, 2025 are continuously callable. When valuing these bonds, the fair value is capped at par value as the Company assumes a market participant would not pay more than par for a continuously callable bond.

Mortgage loans held-for-sale—The fair value of mortgage loans held-for-sale is typically determined by reference to investor price sheets for loan products with similar characteristics. Loans measured with this valuation technique are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

At September 30, 2025, the Company classified $54.7 million of certain delinquent mortgage loans held-for-sale as Level 3. For such delinquent loans in which investor interest may be limited, the Company estimates fair value by discounting future scheduled cash flows for the specific loan through its life, adjusted for estimated credit losses. The Company uses a discount rate based on prevailing market coupon rates on loans with similar characteristics. The assumed weighted average discount rate used as an input to value these loans at September 30, 2025 was 5.14%. The higher the rate utilized to discount estimated future cash flows, the lower the fair value measurement. Additionally, the weighted average credit discount used as an input to value the specific loans was 1.29% with credit loss discount ranging from 0%-26% at September 30, 2025.

Loans held-for-investment—The fair value of loans held-for-investment is typically determined by reference to investor price sheets for loan products with similar characteristics. Loans measured with this valuation technique are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

The fair value for certain loans in which the Company previously elected the fair value option is estimated by discounting future scheduled cash flows for the specific loan through maturity, adjusted for estimated credit losses and prepayment or life assumptions. These loans primarily consist of early buyout loans guaranteed by U.S. government agencies that are delinquent and, as a result, investor interest may be limited. The Company uses a discount rate based on the actual coupon rate of the underlying loan. At September 30, 2025, the Company classified $49.2 million of loans held-for-investment carried at fair value as Level 3. The assumed weighted average discount rate used as an input to value these loans at September 30, 2025 was 5.14%. The higher the rate utilized to discount estimated future cash flows, the lower the fair value measurement. As noted above, the fair value estimate also includes assumptions of prepayment speeds and average life as well as credit losses. The weighted average prepayments speed used as an input to value current loans was 9.44% at September 30, 2025. Prepayment speeds are inversely related to the fair value of these loans as an increase in prepayment speeds results in a decreased valuation. For delinquent loans in which performance is not assumed and there is a higher probability of resolution of the loan ending in foreclosure, the weighted average life of such loans was 5.8 years. Average life is inversely related to the fair value of these loans as an increase in estimated life results in a decreased valuation. Additionally, the weighted average credit discount used as an input to value the specific loans was 1.88% with credit loss discounts ranging from 0%-26% at September 30, 2025.

MSRs—Fair value for MSRs is determined utilizing a valuation model which calculates the fair value of each servicing right based on the present value of estimated future cash flows. The Company uses a discount rate commensurate with the risk associated with each servicing right, given current market conditions. At September 30, 2025, the Company classified $190.9 million of MSRs as Level 3. The weighted average discount rate used as an input to value the pool of MSRs at September 30, 2025 was 10.43% with discount rates applied ranging from 5%-20%. The higher the rate utilized to discount estimated future cash flows, the lower the fair value measurement. The fair value of MSRs was also estimated based on other assumptions including prepayment speeds and the cost to service. Prepayment speeds ranged from 0%-86% or a weighted average prepayment speed of 9.44%. Further, for current and delinquent loans, the Company assumed a weighted average cost of servicing of $76 and $386, respectively, per loan. Prepayment speeds and the cost to service are both inversely related to the fair value of MSRs as an increase in prepayment speeds or the cost to service results in a decreased valuation. See Note (9) “Mortgage Servicing Rights (“MSRs”)” in Item 1 of this report for further discussion of MSRs.

Derivative instruments—The Company’s derivative instruments include swaps, collars and purchased options such as caps and floors, commitments to fund mortgages for sale into the secondary market (interest rate locks), forward commitments to end investors for the sale of mortgage loans, commodity future contracts and foreign currency contracts. Swaps, collars and purchased options such as caps and floors and commodity future contracts are valued by a third party, using models that primarily use market observable inputs, such as yield curves and commodity prices prevailing at the measurement date, and are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. The credit risk associated with derivative financial instruments that are subject to master netting agreements is measured on a net basis by counterparty portfolio. The fair value for mortgage-related derivatives is based on changes in mortgage rates from the date of the commitments. The fair value of foreign currency derivatives is computed based on change in foreign currency rates stated in the contract compared to those prevailing at the measurement date.

At September 30, 2025, the Company classified $7.1 million of derivative assets related to interest rate locks as Level 3. The fair value of interest rate locks is based on prices obtained for loans with similar characteristics from third parties, adjusted for the pull-through rate, which represents the Company’s best estimate of the likelihood that a committed loan will ultimately fund. The weighted-average pull-through rate at September 30, 2025 was 84.88% with pull-through rates applied ranging from 6% to 100%. Pull-through rates are directly related to the fair value of interest rate locks as an increase in the pull-through rate results in an increased valuation.

Nonqualified deferred compensation assets—The underlying assets relating to the nonqualified deferred compensation plan are included in a trust and primarily consist of non-exchange traded institutional funds which are priced based by an independent third party service. These assets are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

The following tables present the balances of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the periods presented:

The aggregate remaining contractual principal balance outstanding as of September 30, 2025, December 31, 2024 and September 30, 2024 for mortgage loans held-for-sale measured at fair value under ASC 825 was $339.1 million, $335.9 million and $462.2 million, respectively, while the aggregate fair value of mortgage loans held-for-sale was $333.9 million, $331.3 million and $461.1 million, for the same respective periods, as shown in the above tables. At September 30, 2025, $200,000 of mortgage loans held-for-sale were classified as nonaccrual compared to $4.0 million as of December 31, 2024 and $2.4 million as of September 30, 2024. Additionally, there were $53.8 million of loans past due greater than 90 days and still accruing in the mortgage loans held-for-sale portfolio as of September 30, 2025 compared to $59.3 million as of December 31, 2024 and $58.4 million as of September 30, 2024. All of the nonaccrual loans and loans past due greater than 90 days and still accruing within the mortgage loans held-for-sale portfolio at September 30, 2025, December 31, 2024, and September 30, 2024 were individual delinquent mortgage loans bought back from GNMA at the unconditional option of the Company as servicer for those loans.

The aggregate remaining contractual principal balance outstanding as of September 30, 2025, December 31, 2024 and September 30, 2024 for loans held-for-investment measured at fair value under ASC 825 was $126.4 million, $157.8 million and $138.8 million, respectively, while the aggregate fair value of loans held-for-investment was $129.6 million, $158.8 million and $138.0 million, respectively, as shown in the above tables.

The changes in Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 are summarized as follows:

(1) Changes in the balance of mortgage loans held-for-sale, MSRs, and derivative assets related to fair value adjustments are recorded as components of mortgage banking revenue. Changes in the balance of loans held-for-investment related to fair value adjustments are recorded as other non-interest income.

(1) Changes in the balance of mortgage loans held-for-sale, MSRs and derivative assets related to fair value adjustments are recorded as components of mortgage banking revenue. Changes in the balance of loans held-for-investment related to fair value adjustments are recorded as other non-interest income.

Also, the Company may be required, from time to time, to measure certain other assets at fair value on a non-recurring basis in accordance with GAAP. These adjustments to fair value usually result from impairment charges on individual assets. For assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis that were still held in the balance sheet at the end of the period, the following table provides the carrying value of the related individual assets or portfolios at September 30, 2025:

(1) Net fair value losses recognized on other real estate owned include valuation adjustments and charge-offs during the respective period.

Individually assessed loans—In accordance with ASC 326, the allowance for credit losses for loans and other financial assets

held at amortized cost should be measured on a collective or pooled basis when such assets exhibit similar risk characteristics. In instances in which a financial asset does not exhibit similar risk characteristics to a pool, the Company is required to measure such allowance for credit losses on an individual asset basis. For the Company’s loan portfolio, nonaccrual loans are considered to not exhibit similar risk characteristics as pools and thus are individually assessed. Credit losses are measured by estimating the fair value of the loan based on the present value of expected cash flows, the market price of the loan, or the fair value of the underlying collateral. Individually assessed loans are considered a fair value measurement where an allowance for credit loss is established based on the fair value of collateral. Appraised values on relevant real estate properties, which may require adjustments to market-based valuation inputs, are generally used on foreclosure probable and collateral-dependent loans within the real estate portfolios.

The Company’s Managed Assets Division is primarily responsible for the valuation of Level 3 inputs of individually assessed loans. For more information on individually assessed loans refer to Note (7) “Allowance for Credit Losses” in Item 1 of this report. At September 30, 2025, the Company had $125.0 million of individually assessed loans classified as Level 3. All of the $125.0 million of individually assessed loans were measured at fair value based on the underlying collateral of the loan as shown in the table above.

Other real estate owned —Other real estate owned is comprised of real estate acquired in partial or full satisfaction of loans and is included in other assets. Other real estate owned is recorded at its estimated fair value less estimated selling costs at the date of transfer, with any excess of the related loan balance over the fair value less expected selling costs charged to the allowance for loan losses. Subsequent changes in value are reported as adjustments to the carrying amount and are recorded in other non-interest expense. Gains and losses upon sale, if any, are also charged to other non-interest expense. Fair value is generally based on third party appraisals and internal estimates that are adjusted by a discount representing the estimated cost of sale and is therefore considered a Level 3 valuation.

The Company’s Managed Assets Division is primarily responsible for the valuation of Level 3 inputs for other real estate owned. At September 30, 2025, the Company had $24.8 million of other real estate owned classified as Level 3. The unobservable input applied to other real estate owned relates to the 10% reduction to the appraisal value representing the estimated cost of sale of the foreclosed property. A higher discount for the estimated cost of sale results in a decreased carrying value.

The valuation techniques and significant unobservable inputs used to measure both recurring and non-recurring Level 3 fair value measurements at September 30, 2025 were as follows:

The Company is required under applicable accounting guidance to report the fair value of all financial instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Condition, including those financial instruments carried at cost. The table below presents the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments as of the dates shown:

Not all the financial instruments listed in the table above are subject to the disclosure provisions of ASC Topic 820, as certain assets and liabilities result in their carrying value approximating fair value. These include cash and cash equivalents, interest-bearing deposits with banks, brokerage customer receivables, FHLB and FRB stock, accrued interest receivable and accrued interest payable and non-maturity deposits.

The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating fair values of financial instruments that were not previously disclosed.

Held-to-maturity securities — Held-to-maturity securities include U.S. government-sponsored agency securities, municipal bonds issued by various municipal government entities primarily located in the Chicago metropolitan area, southern Wisconsin, and west Michigan and mortgage-backed securities. Fair values for held-to-maturity securities are typically based on prices obtained from independent pricing vendors. In accordance with ASC 820, the Company has generally categorized these held-to-maturity securities as a Level 2 fair value measurement. Fair values for certain other held-to-maturity securities are based on the bond pricing methodology discussed previously related to certain available-for-sale securities. In accordance with ASC 820, the Company has categorized these held-to-maturity securities as a Level 3 fair value measurement.

Loans held-for-investment, at amortized cost — Fair values are estimated for portfolios of loans with similar financial characteristics. Loans are analyzed by type (commercial, residential real estate, etc.) and category within each type (construction, non-construction, franchise lending etc.). Each category is further segmented by interest rate type (fixed and variable). The fair value of both fixed and variable rate loans is estimated by discounting scheduled cash flows through the estimated maturity using estimated market discount rates that reflect credit and interest rate risks inherent in the loan. In accordance with ASC 820, the Company has categorized loans as a Level 3 fair value measurement.

Deposits with stated maturities — The fair value of certificates of deposit is based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows. The discount rate is estimated using the rates currently in effect for deposits of similar remaining maturities. In accordance with ASC 820, the Company has categorized deposits with stated maturities as a Level 3 fair value measurement.

FHLB advances — The fair value of FHLB advances is calculated using a discounted cash flow analysis based on current market rates of similar maturity debt securities to discount cash flows. In accordance with ASC 820, the Company has categorized FHLB advances as a Level 3 fair value measurement.

Subordinated notes — The fair value of the subordinated notes is based on a market price obtained from an independent pricing vendor. In accordance with ASC 820, the Company has categorized subordinated notes as a Level 2 fair value measurement.

Junior subordinated debentures — The fair value of the junior subordinated debentures is based on the discounted value of contractual cash flows. In accordance with ASC 820, the Company has categorized junior subordinated debentures as a Level 3 fair value measurement.

(16) Stock-Based Compensation Plans

As of September 30, 2025, approximately 2,184,000 shares were available for future grants, assuming the maximum number of shares are issued for the performance awards outstanding, approved under the Company Stock Incentive Plans (“the Plans”). Descriptions of the Plans are included in Note (18) “Stock Compensation Plans and Other Employee Benefit Plans” of the 2024 Form 10-K.

Stock-based compensation expense recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income was $10.1 million in the third quarter of 2025 and $9.5 million in the third quarter of 2024, and $30.6 million and $27.6 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

A summary of the Plans’ stock option activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024 is presented below:

(1) Represents the remaining weighted average contractual life in years.

(2) Aggregate intrinsic value represents the total pre-tax intrinsic value (i.e., the difference between the Company’s stock price on the last trading day of the quarter and the option exercise price, multiplied by the number of shares) that would have been received by the option holders if they had exercised their options on the last day of the quarter. Options with exercise prices above the stock price on the last trading day of the quarter are excluded from the calculation of intrinsic value. The intrinsic value will change based on the fair market value of the Company’s stock.

The aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised during the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024, was approximately $467,000 and $50,000, respectively. Cash received from option exercises under the Plans for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024 was approximately $220,000 and $25,000, respectively.

A summary of the Plans’ restricted share activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024 is presented below:

A summary of the Plans’ performance-based stock award activity, based on the target level of the awards, for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024 is presented below:

(17) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income or Loss and Earnings Per Share

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income or Loss

The following tables summarize the components of other comprehensive income or loss, including the related income tax effects, and the related amount reclassified to net income for the periods presented:

Earnings per Share

The following table shows the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the periods indicated:

Potentially dilutive common shares can result from stock options, restricted stock unit awards and shares to be issued under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan and the Directors Deferred Fee and Stock Plan, being treated as if they had been either exercised or issued, computed by application of the treasury stock method. While potentially dilutive common shares are typically included in the computation of diluted earnings per share, potentially dilutive common shares are excluded from this computation in periods in which the effect of inclusion would either reduce the loss per share or increase the income per share.

At the January 2025 meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board of Directors”), a quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per share ($2.00 on an annualized basis) was declared. It was paid on February 20, 2025 to shareholders of record as of February 6, 2025. At the April 2025 meeting of the Board of Directors, a quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per share ($2.00 on an annualized basis) was declared. It was paid on May 22, 2025 to shareholders of record as of May 8, 2025. At the July 2025 meeting of Board of Directors, a quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 ($2.00 on annualized basis) per share was declared. It was paid on August 21, 2025, to shareholders of record as of August 7, 2025.

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

ITEM 2

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL

CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion and analysis of the financial condition of Wintrust Financial Corporation and its subsidiaries (collectively, “Wintrust” or the “Company”) as of September 30, 2025 compared with December 31, 2024 and September 30, 2024, and the results of operations for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024, should be read in conjunction with the unaudited consolidated financial statements and notes contained in this report and the risk factors discussed under Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 (“2024 Form 10-K”) and in Part II, Item 1A, of this Form 10-Q. This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties and, as such, future results could differ significantly from management’s current expectations. See the last section of this discussion for further information on forward-looking statements.

Introduction

Wintrust is a financial holding company that provides traditional community and commercial banking services and offers a full array of wealth management services, primarily to customers in the Chicago metropolitan area, southern Wisconsin, northwest Indiana, and west Michigan, and operates other financing businesses on a national basis and in Canada through several non-bank businesses.

Overview

Third Quarter Highlights

The Company recorded net income of $216.3 million for the third quarter of 2025 compared to $170.0 million in the third quarter of 2024. The results for the third quarter of 2025 demonstrate increased net interest income due to growth in earning assets as well as the Company’s ability to navigate disruptions in the current economic environment during the period due to the Company’s strong deposit franchise and balanced business model. Partially offsetting the increase in net interest income was an increase in non-interest expense. The increase in non-interest expense was a result of additional expenses to support growth. Comprehensive income includes 1) net income as presented on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income and 2) other comprehensive income or loss from unrealized gains and losses on the Company’s available-for-sale investment securities portfolios and derivative contracts designated as cash flow hedges as well as foreign currency translation adjustments. Comprehensive income totaled $267.7 million for the third quarter of 2025 compared to $390.0 million for the third quarter of 2024.

The Company increased its loan portfolio from $47.1 billion at September 30, 2024 and $48.1 billion at December 31, 2024 to $52.1 billion at September 30, 2025. The increase in the current period compared to the prior periods was a result of growth in several portfolios, including the commercial, commercial real estate, residential real estate loans held for investment portfolios, and insurance premium finance receivable portfolios. For more information regarding changes in the Company’s loan portfolio, see Financial Condition – Interest Earning Assets and Note (6) “Loans” of the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 1 of this report.

The Company recorded net interest income of $567.0 million in the third quarter of 2025 compared to $502.6 million in the third quarter of 2024. This increase in net interest income recorded in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the third quarter of 2024 resulted primarily from growth in earning assets, specifically a $5.5 billion increase in average loans. Net interest margin was 3.48% (3.50% on a fully taxable-equivalent basis, non-GAAP) in the third quarter of 2025 compared to 3.49% (3.51% on a fully taxable-equivalent basis, non-GAAP) in the third quarter of 2024. The net interest margin remained essentially the same as declines in yields of most asset classes were substantially offset by reductions in funding costs (see “Net Interest Income” for further detail).

Non-interest income totaled $130.8 million in the third quarter of 2025 compared to $113.1 million in the third quarter of 2024. The increase is primarily due to an increase in mortgage banking revenue of $8.5 million, an increase of service charges on deposit accounts of $3.4 million, and an increase in income from fees from covered call options of $4.6 million in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the third quarter of 2024. This was partially offset by a decrease in foreign currency remeasurement losses of $1.1 million compared to the third quarter of 2024 (see “Non-Interest Income” for further detail).

Non-interest expense totaled $380.0 million in the third quarter of 2025, an increase of $19.3 million, or 5%, compared to the third quarter of 2024. This increase compared to the third quarter of 2024 was primarily attributable to increased salaries and

employee benefits of $8.4 million and increased software and equipment expenses of $3.5 million (see “Non-Interest Expense” for further detail).

Management considers the maintenance of adequate liquidity to be important to the management of risk. Accordingly, during the third quarter of 2025, the Company continued its practice of maintaining appropriate funding capacity to provide the Company with adequate liquidity for its ongoing operations. In this regard, the Company benefited from its strong deposit base, a liquid investment portfolio and its access to funding from a variety of external funding sources, including the Company’s issuance of an additional series of preferred stock during the second quarter of 2025. See “Shareholders’ Equity”, “Deposits” and “Other Funding Sources” for additional information regarding liquidity sources.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Earnings Summary

The Company’s key operating measures and growth rates for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, as compared to the same period last year, are shown below:

(1) See following section titled “Supplemental Non-GAAP Financial Measures/Ratios” for additional information on this performance measure/ratio.

(2) Net revenue is net interest income plus non-interest income.

(3) The net overhead ratio is calculated by netting total non-interest expense and total non-interest income, annualizing this amount, and dividing by that period’s total average assets. A lower ratio indicates a higher degree of efficiency.

Certain returns, yields, performance ratios, and quarterly growth rates are “annualized” throughout this report to represent an annual time period. This is done for analytical purposes to better discern for decision-making purposes underlying performance trends when compared to full-year or year-over-year amounts. For example, balance sheet growth rates are most often expressed in terms of an annual rate. As such, 5% growth during a quarter would represent an annualized growth rate of 20%.

SUPPLEMENTAL NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES/RATIOS

The accounting and reporting policies of Wintrust conform to generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) in the United States and prevailing practices in the banking industry. However, certain non-GAAP performance measures and ratios are used by management to evaluate and measure the Company’s performance. These include taxable-equivalent net interest income (including its individual components), taxable-equivalent net interest margin (including its individual components), the taxable-equivalent efficiency ratio, tangible common equity ratio, tangible book value per common share, return on average tangible common equity and pre-tax income, excluding provision for credit losses. Management believes that these measures and ratios provide users of the Company’s financial information a more meaningful view of the performance of the Company’s interest-earning assets and interest-bearing liabilities and of the Company’s operating efficiency. Other financial holding companies may define or calculate these measures and ratios differently.

Management reviews yields on certain asset categories and the net interest margin of the Company and its banking subsidiaries on a fully taxable-equivalent (“FTE”) basis. In this non-GAAP presentation, net interest income is adjusted to reflect tax-exempt interest income on an equivalent before-tax basis using tax rates effective as of the end of the period. This measure ensures comparability of net interest income arising from both taxable and tax-exempt sources. Net interest income on a FTE basis is also used in the calculation of the Company’s efficiency ratio. The efficiency ratio, which is calculated by dividing non-interest expense by total taxable-equivalent net revenue (less securities gains or losses), measures how much it costs to produce one dollar of revenue. Securities gains or losses are excluded from this calculation to better match revenue from daily operations to operational expenses. Management considers the tangible common equity ratio and tangible book value per common share as useful measurements of the Company’s equity. The Company references the return on average tangible common equity as a measurement of profitability. Management considers pre-tax income, excluding provision for credit losses as a useful measurement of the Company’s core net income.

A reconciliation of certain non-GAAP performance measures and ratios used by the Company to evaluate and measure the Company’s performance to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures is shown below:

Critical Accounting Estimates

The Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP in the United States, prevailing practices of the banking industry, and the application of accounting policies of which are described in Note (1) “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of the Company’s 2024 Form 10-K. These policies require numerous estimates and strategic or economic assumptions, which may prove inaccurate or subject to variations. Changes in underlying factors, assumptions or estimates could have a material impact on the Company’s future financial condition and results of operations. At September 30, 2025, management views critical accounting estimates to include the determination of the allowance for credit losses, estimations of fair value, the valuations required for impairment testing of goodwill, the valuation and accounting for derivative instruments and income taxes as the accounting areas that require the most subjective and complex judgments, and as such could be most subject to revision as new information becomes available. These estimates were reviewed with the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.

Allowance for Credit Losses, including the Allowance for Loan Losses, Allowance for Losses on Lending-Related Commitments and Allowance for Held-to-Maturity Debt Securities

The allowance for credit losses represents management’s estimate of expected credit losses over the life of a financial asset carried at amortized cost. Determining the amount of the allowance for credit losses is considered a critical accounting estimate because it requires significant judgment and the use of estimates related to the fair value of the underlying collateral and amount and timing of expected future cash flows on individually assessed financial assets, estimated credit losses on pools of loans with similar risk characteristics, and consideration of reasonable and supportable forecasts of macroeconomic conditions, all of which are susceptible to significant change. At September 30, 2025, the loan and held-to-maturity debt securities portfolios represent 80% of the total assets on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet. The Company also maintains an allowance for lending-related commitments, specifically unfunded loan commitments and letters of credit, which relates to certain amounts the Company is committed to lend (not unconditionally cancelable) but for which funds have not yet been disbursed.

Key macroeconomic variable data points that are significant inputs into our credit loss models for the commercial and commercial real estate portfolios are the Baa corporate credit spread as well as the Dow Jones Total Stock Market Index specifically for the commercial portfolio and the Commercial Real Estate Price Index (“CREPI”) specifically related to the commercial real estate portfolio. Holding all other inputs constant, the table below shows the impact of changes in these key macroeconomic variable data points on the estimate of allowance for credit losses.

Impact to estimated allowance for credit losses from an increased or higher input value

Baa Credit Spread Increases

Dow Jones Total Stock Market Index Decreases

CRE Price Index Decreases

Holding all other inputs constant, the following table provides a sensitivity analysis for the commercial and commercial real estate portfolios based on a 20 basis point change in Baa credit spreads from the assumption utilized in the estimate of that portfolio’s allowance for credit losses at September 30, 2025:

Baa Credit Spread

Narrows Widens

Commercial Decreases estimate by 10%-15% Increases estimate by 10%-15%

Commercial Real Estate:

Construction Decreases estimate by 15%-20% Increases estimate by 15%-20%

Non-Construction Decreases estimate by 5%-6% Increases estimate by 5%-6%

Holding all other inputs constant, the following table provides a sensitivity analysis for the commercial portfolio based on a 10% change in the Dow Jones Total Stock Market Index from the assumption utilized in the estimate of that portfolio’s allowance for credit losses at September 30, 2025:

Dow Jones Total Stock Market Index

Increases Decreases

Commercial Decreases estimate by 5%-10% Increases estimate by 5%-10%

Holding all other inputs constant, the following table provides a sensitivity analysis for the commercial real estate construction and non-construction portfolios based on a 10% change in CREPI from the assumption utilized in the estimate of that portfolio’s allowance for credit losses at September 30, 2025:

CRE Price Index

Increases Decreases

Commercial Real Estate:

Construction Decreases estimate by 30%-35% Increases estimate by 145%-150%

Non-Construction Decreases estimate by 25%-30% Increases estimate by 40%-45%

See Note (7) “Allowance for Credit Losses” to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 1 of this report and the section titled “Credit Quality” in Item 2 of this report for a description of the methodology used to determine the allowance for credit losses.

For a more detailed discussion on these critical accounting estimates, see “Summary of Critical Accounting Estimates” beginning on page 57 of the 2024 Form 10-K.

Net Income

Net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 totaled $216.3 million, an increase of $46.3 million, or 27%, compared to the quarter ended September 30, 2024. On a per share basis, net income for the third quarter of 2025 totaled $2.78 per diluted common share compared to $2.47 for the third quarter of 2024.

The increase in net income for the third quarter of 2025 as compared to the same period in the prior year is primarily attributable to increased net interest income and an increase in non-interest income, partially offset by increased non-interest expense primarily due to increased salary and employee benefits expenses, increased software and equipment expenses and amortization of intangible assets and other acquisition-related expenses that were not applicable in the same period in the prior year. See “Net Interest Income,” “Non-interest Income,” “Non-interest Expense” and “Credit Quality” for further detail.

Net Interest Income

The primary source of the Company’s revenue is net interest income. Net interest income is the difference between interest income and fees on earning assets, such as loans and securities, and interest expense on the liabilities to fund those assets, including interest-bearing deposits and other borrowings. The amount of net interest income is affected by both changes in the level of interest rates, and the amount and composition of earning assets and interest bearing liabilities.

Quarter Ended September 30, 2025 compared to the Quarters Ended June 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024

The following table presents a summary of the Company’s average balances, net interest income and related net interest margins, including a calculation on a fully taxable-equivalent basis, for the third quarter of 2025 as compared to the second quarter of 2025 (sequential quarters) and third quarter of 2024 (linked quarters):

(1) Includes interest-bearing deposits with banks and securities purchased under resale agreements with original maturities of greater than three months. Cash equivalents include federal funds sold and securities purchased under resale agreements with original maturities of three months or less.

(2) Investment securities includes investment securities classified as available-for-sale and held-to-maturity, and equity securities with readily determinable fair values. Equity securities without readily determinable fair values are included within other assets.

(3) Interest income on tax-advantaged loans, trading securities and investment securities reflects a tax-equivalent adjustment based on the marginal federal corporate tax rate in effect as of the applicable period. The total adjustments for the three months ended September 30, 2025, June 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024 were $2.8 million, $2.9 million and $3.1 million, respectively.

(4) Other earning assets include brokerage customer receivables and trading account securities.

(5) Loans, net of unearned income, include nonaccrual loans.

(6) Interest rate spread is the difference between the yield earned on earning assets and the rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities.

(7) Net free funds are the difference between total average earning assets and total average interest-bearing liabilities. The estimated contribution to net interest margin from net free funds is calculated using the rate paid for total interest-bearing liabilities.

(8) See “Supplemental Non-GAAP Financial Measures/Ratios” for additional information on this performance measure/ratio.

For the third quarter of 2025, net interest income totaled $567.0 million, an increase of $20.3 million as compared to the second quarter of 2025, and an increase of $64.4 million as compared to the third quarter of 2024. Net interest margin was 3.48% (3.50% on a FTE basis, non-GAAP) during the third quarter of 2025 compared to 3.52% (3.54% on a FTE basis, non-GAAP) during the second quarter of 2025, and 3.49% (3.51% on a FTE basis, non-GAAP) during the third quarter of 2024.

The following table presents a summary of the Company’s net interest income and related net interest margin, including a calculation on a fully taxable-equivalent basis, for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2024:

(1) Includes interest-bearing deposits with banks and securities purchased under resale agreements with original maturities of greater than three months. Cash equivalents include federal funds sold and securities purchased under resale agreements with original maturities of three months or less.

(2) Investment securities includes investment securities classified as available-for-sale and held-to-maturity, and equity securities with readily determinable fair values. Equity securities without readily determinable fair values are included within other assets.

(3) Interest income on tax-advantaged loans, trading securities and investment securities reflects a taxable-equivalent adjustment based on a marginal federal corporate tax rate in effect as of the applicable period. The total adjustments for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024 were $8.6 million and $8.8 million, respectively.

(4) Other earning assets include brokerage customer receivables and trading account securities.

(5) Loans, net of unearned income, include nonaccrual loans.

(6) Interest rate spread is the difference between the yield earned on earning assets and the rate paid on interest-bearing liabilities.

(7) Net free funds are the difference between total average earning assets and total average interest-bearing liabilities. The estimated contribution to net interest margin from net free funds is calculated using the rate paid for total interest-bearing liabilities.

(8) See “Supplemental Non-GAAP Financial Measures/Ratios” for additional information on this performance ratio.

Analysis of Changes in Net Interest Income on a FTE basis (non-GAAP)

The following table presents an analysis of the changes in the Company’s net interest income on a FTE basis (non-GAAP) comparing the three month ended September 30, 2025 to each of the three month periods ended June 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024 and nine month periods ended September 30, 2025 and 2024. The reconciliations set forth the changes in the net interest income on a FTE basis (non-GAAP) as a result of changes in volumes, changes in rates and differing number of days in each period:

(1) See “Supplemental Non-GAAP Financial Measures/Ratios” for additional information on this performance measure/ratio.

Non-interest Income

The following table presents non-interest income by category for the periods presented:

(1) Wealth management revenue is comprised of the trust and asset management revenue of Wintrust Private Trust Company, N.A. (“WPTC”) and Great Lakes Advisors, the brokerage commissions, managed money fees and insurance product commissions at Wintrust Investments and fees from tax-deferred like-kind exchange services provided by CDEC.

NM - Not Meaningful.

(1) Wealth management revenue is comprised of the trust and asset management revenue of the WPTC and Great Lakes Advisors, the brokerage commissions, managed money fees and insurance product commissions at Wintrust Investments and fees from tax-deferred like-kind exchange services provided by CDEC.

NM - Not Meaningful.

Notable contributions to the change in non-interest income are as follows:

Mortgage banking revenue increased for the three months ended September 30, 2025 as compared to the same period in 2024 due to higher production revenue and improved valuation adjustments in the MSRs. On a year-to-date basis, mortgage banking revenue decreased for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 as compared to the same period in 2024 as a result of lower production volume and net revenue related to lower MSR activity and valuation adjustments. Mortgage banking revenue includes revenue from activities related to originating, selling and servicing residential real estate loans for the secondary market. A main factor in the mortgage banking revenue recognized by the Company is the volume of mortgage loans originated or purchased for sale and the related production margins. Mortgage loans originated for sale totaled $643.4 million in the third quarter of 2025 as compared to $766.8 million in the third quarter of 2024. On a year-to-date basis, mortgage loans originated for sale totaled $1.8 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 as compared to $2.0 billion for nine months ended September 30, 2024. The slight decrease in linked quarter originations was driven by a slight uptick in rates offset by slightly higher inventory levels. The percentage of origination volume from refinancing activities was 23% and 24% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, as compared to 28% and 22%, for the same periods in 2024, respectively.

The Company records MSRs at fair value on a recurring basis. For the three months ended September 30, 2025, the fair value of the MSRs portfolio decreased as a result of an unfavorable fair value adjustment of $2.3 million as well as a reduction in value of $5.6 million due to payoffs, paydowns and repurchases of the existing portfolio partially offset by retained servicing rights led to capitalization of $5.8 million. For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, the fair value of the MSRs portfolio decreased due to an unfavorable fair value adjustment of $13.8 million as well as a reduction in value of $15.9 million due to payoffs and paydowns and repurchases of the existing portfolio partially offset by retained servicing rights led to capitalization of $16.8 million. See Note (9) “Mortgage Servicing Rights (“MSRs”)” to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 1 of this report for a summary of the changes in the carrying value of MSRs.

Mortgage banking revenue is also impacted by changes in the fair value of derivative contracts held to economically hedge a portion of the fair value adjustments related to the Company’s MSRs portfolio. The change in fair value of the derivative contracts held as an economic hedge was a favorable $265,000 and $7.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 compared to a favorable $6.9 million and $3.5 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024.

Service charges on deposits increased for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 as compared to the same periods in 2024 primarily as a result of increased commercial account analysis service fees. Service charges on deposit accounts include fees charged to deposit customers for various services, including account analysis services, and are based on factors such as the size and type of customer, type of product and number of transactions. The fees are based on a standard schedule of fees and, depending on the nature of the service performed, the service is performed at a point in time or over a period of a month.

The Company recognized net gains on investment securities for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 of $3.0 million and $6.8 million, respectively. The Company recognized net gains on investment securities for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 of $3.2 million and $233,000, respectively. The net gains for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 were primarily due to unrealized gains on the Company’s equity investment securities with a readily determinable fair value recorded in the first and second quarter of 2025. See Note (5) “Investment Securities” to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 1 of this report for more information on net gains and losses on investment securities.

Fees from covered call options for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 increased $4.6 million and $6.8 million, respectively, when compared to the same periods in the prior year. The increased income was primarily because the Company sold more options than in the comparative periods. The Company has typically written call options with terms of less than three months against certain U.S. Treasury and agency securities held in its portfolio for liquidity and other purposes. Management has effectively entered into these transactions with the goal of economically hedging security positions and enhancing its overall return on its investment portfolio. These option transactions are designed to increase the total return associated with holding certain investment securities and do not qualify as hedges pursuant to accounting guidance. There were no outstanding call option contracts at September 30, 2025 and 2024.

Miscellaneous non-interest income includes loan servicing fees, income from other investments, and other fees. This category of income increased $329,000 and decreased $29.2 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2024. For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, miscellaneous income decreased compared to the same period in 2024 primarily due to a $20.0 million gain recognized in the first quarter of 2024 related to the sale of the Company’s Retirement Benefits Advisors (“RBA”) division within its wealth management business as well as a $4.6 million gain recognized in the second quarter of 2024 on the sale of premium finance receivables.

The table below presents additional selected information regarding mortgage banking for the respective periods.

(1) Production revenue represents revenue earned from the origination and subsequent sale of mortgages, including gains on loans sold and fees from originations, changes in other related financial instruments carried at fair value, processing and other related activities, and excludes servicing fees, changes in the fair value of servicing rights and changes to the mortgage recourse obligation and other non-production revenue.

(2) Certain volume adjusted for the estimated pull-through rate of the loan, which represents the Company’s best estimate of the likelihood that a committed loan will ultimately fund.

Non-interest Expense

The following table presents non-interest expense by category for the periods presented:

NM - Not meaningful.

NM - Not meaningful.

Notable contributions to the change in non-interest expense are as follows:

Salaries and employee benefits expense increased for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 as compared to the same periods in 2024. The increase was primarily due to annual merit increases.

Software and equipment expense increased for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 as compared to the same periods in 2024 as a result of higher software license fees as well as higher computer and software depreciation expense as the Company invests in enhancements to the digital customer experience, upgrades to infrastructure and enhancements to information security capabilities. Software and equipment expense includes furniture, equipment and computer software, depreciation, and repairs and maintenance costs.

Amortization of other acquisition-related intangible assets increased for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 compared to the same periods in 2024 as a result of amortization of the core deposit intangible asset associated with the Macatawa acquisition.

FDIC insurance expense increased for the three months and decreased for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. For the three months ended September 30, 2025, the increase is primarily due to balance sheet growth as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2024. On a year-to-date basis, the decrease is primarily due to $5.2 million recognized in March 31, 2024 related to the FDIC’s special assessment on uninsured deposits in response to certain bank failures that occurred in 2023.

Miscellaneous non-interest expense includes ATM expenses, correspondent bank charges, directors’ fees, telephone, postage, corporate insurance, dues and subscriptions, problem loan expenses and other miscellaneous operational losses and costs. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, the company incurred $471,000 and $6.1 million in acquisition-related expenses related to the Macatawa acquisition.

Income Taxes

The Company recorded income tax expense of $79.8 million in the third quarter of 2025 compared to $62.7 million in the third quarter of 2024. The effective tax rates were 27.0% in the third quarter of 2025 compared to 26.9% in the third quarter of 2024. During the first nine months of 2025, the Company recorded income tax expense of $215.4 million compared to $184.3 million for the first nine months of 2024. The effective tax rates were 26.4% for the first nine months of 2025 and 26.6% for the first nine months of 2024.

Operating Segment Results

The Company’s operations consist of three primary segments: community banking, specialty finance and wealth management. Refer to Note (13) “Segment Information” to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 1 of this report for further information on the Company’s primary segments. The Company’s profitability is primarily dependent on the net interest income, provision for credit losses, non-interest income and operating expenses of its community banking segment.

The community banking segment’s net interest income for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 totaled $452.5 million as compared to $396.9 million for the same period in 2024, an increase of $55.7 million, or 14%. On a year-to-date basis, net interest income for the segment increased by $188.8 million from $1.1 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 to $1.3 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2025. The increase in the three and nine month periods was primarily attributable to growth in average earning assets coupled with a relatively stable net interest margin. The community banking segment’s non-interest income totaled $82.5 million in the third quarter of 2025, an increase of $16.2 million, or 24%, when compared to the third quarter of 2024 total of $66.3 million. On a year-to-date basis, non-interest income totaled $231.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, an increase of $18.9 million, or 9%, compared to $212.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. The increase in the three and nine month periods was primarily the result of an increase in gains recognized on investment securities and increased service charges on deposit accounts. The community banking segment recorded provision for credit losses of $20.1 million and $63.0 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $20.5 million and $77.2 million, respectively, for the same periods in 2024. The decrease in provision for credit losses for the three and nine month periods was primarily the result of improvements in the forecast for the key macroeconomic variable Baa corporate credit spread coupled with lower net charge-offs . Non-interest expenses increased by $17.5 million and $86.1 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 compared to the same periods in 2024, due to higher salaries, commissions, and incentive compensation along with other segment expenses. The community banking segment’s net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 totaled $154.6 million, an increase of $39.4 million as compared to net income in the third quarter of 2024 of $115.2 million. On a year-to-date basis, the net income of the community banking segment for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 totaled $428.0 million as compared to $326.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024.

The specialty finance segment’s net interest income totaled $97.4 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, compared to $88.4 million for the same period in 2024, an increase of $9.0 million, or 10%. The increase for the three and nine month periods was primarily due to higher average balances in premium finance and leasing, and lower funding costs, offset by lower yields on premium finance. On a year-to-date basis, net interest income for the segment increased $15.1 million, or 6%, compared to the same period in 2024. The specialty finance segment’s provision for credit losses totaled $1.7 million and $5.0 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 compared to $1.9 million and $6.9 million, respectively, for the same periods in 2024. The decrease in provision for credit losses for the three and nine month periods was primarily the result of improvement in credit quality within premium finance receivables and improvement in the forecast for the key macroeconomic variable Baa corporate credit spread, impacting lease financing. The specialty finance segment’s non-interest income increased to $32.2 million from $29.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and stood at $96.8 million and $89.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. Non-interest expenses increased by $4.8 million and $12.8 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025 compared to the same periods in 2024, primarily because of higher employee benefits, commissions, and incentive compensation as well as other segment expenses. Our property and casualty insurance premium finance operations, life insurance finance operations, lease financing operations and accounts receivable finance operations accounted for 47%, 29%, 22% and 2%, respectively, of the net revenues of our specialty finance business for the nine month period ended September 30, 2025. The net income of the specialty finance segment for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 totaled $52.6 million as compared to $46.8 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. On a year-to-date basis, the net income of the specialty finance segment for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 totaled $151.7 million as compared to $142.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024.

The wealth management segment reported net interest income of $5.6 million for the third quarter of 2025 compared to $6.9 million in the same quarter of 2024, a decrease of $1.3 million. On a year-to-date basis, net interest income totaled $15.8 million for the first nine months of 2025, as compared to $22.6 million for the first nine months of 2024. Net interest income for this segment is primarily comprised of an allocation of the net interest income earned by the community banking segment on non-interest-bearing and interest-bearing wealth management customer account balances on deposit at the banks. Wealth management customer account balances on deposit at the banks averaged $1.1 billion and $1.5 billion in the first nine months of 2025 and 2024, respectively. This segment recorded non-interest income of $39.7 million for the third quarter of 2025 compared to $37.4 million for the third quarter of 2024. The increase in the three month period was primarily due to higher wealth management revenue driven by an increase in asset valuations. On a year-to-date basis, this segment recorded non-interest income of $113.0 million for the first nine months of 2025 as compared to $131.5 million for the first nine months of 2024. The decrease in the nine month period was primarily due a $20.0 million gain recognized in the first quarter of 2024 related to the sale of the Company’s RBA division within its wealth management business. On a quarter-to-date and year-to-date basis, non-interest expense remained relatively stable for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2025 compared to the same periods in 2024. Distribution of wealth management services through each bank continues to be a focus of the Company. The Company is committed to growing the wealth management segment in order to better service its customers and create a more diversified revenue stream. The wealth management segment’s net income totaled $9.1 million for the third quarter of 2025 compared to $8.0 million for the third quarter of 2024. On a year-to-date basis, the wealth management segment’s net income totaled $21.2 million and $40.8 million for the nine month period ended September 30, 2025, and 2024, respectively.

Financial Condition

Total assets were $69.6 billion at September 30, 2025, representing an increase of $5.8 billion, or 9%, when compared to September 30, 2024 and an increase of approximately $646.3 million, or 4% on an annualized basis, when compared to June 30, 2025. Total funding, which includes deposits, all notes and advances, including secured borrowings and the junior subordinated debentures, was $61.0 billion at September 30, 2025, $60.1 billion at June 30, 2025, and $55.8 billion at September 30, 2024. See Notes (5), (6), (10), (11) and (12) of the Consolidated Financial Statements presented under Item 1 of this report for additional period-end detail on the Company’s interest-earning assets and funding liabilities.

Interest-Earning Assets

The following table sets forth, by category, the composition of average earning asset balances and the relative percentage of total average earning assets for the periods presented:

(1) Total average loans includes nonaccrual loans.

(2) Liquidity management assets include investment securities, other securities, interest earning deposits with banks, federal funds sold and securities purchased under resale agreements.

(3) Other earning assets include brokerage customer receivables and trading account securities.

Mortgage loans held-for-sale. Mortgage loans held-for-sale represents such loans awaiting subsequent sale in the secondary market with such sales eliminating the interest-rate risk associated with these loans, as they are predominantly long-term fixed rate loans, and provide a source of non-interest revenue. The decrease in the average balance for the third quarter of 2025 as compared to the sequential period and prior year periods is primarily due to lower mortgage originations for sale.

Loans, net of unearned income. Growth realized in the combined commercial and commercial real estate loan categories for the third quarter of 2025 as compared to the sequential and prior year periods is primarily attributable to increased business development efforts. The aggregate balances of these loan categories comprised 58% in the third quarter of 2025, 59% in the second quarter of 2025 and 59% of the average loan portfolio in the third quarter of 2024.

Residential real estate loans averaged $4.0 billion in the third quarter of 2025, and increased $803.8 million, or 25%, from the average balance of $3.2 billion in the same period of 2024. Additionally, compared to the quarter ended June 30, 2025, the average balance increased $274.0 million, or 29% on an annualized basis. Growth is due to the Company continuing to originate non-agency mortgages that are held-for-investment.

The increase in the premium finance receivables during the third quarter of 2025 compared to the third quarter of 2024 was the result of effective marketing and customer servicing. Approximately $5.5 billion of premium finance receivables were originated in the third quarter of 2025 compared to $4.8 billion during the same period of 2024. Premium finance receivables consist of a property and casualty portfolio and a life portfolio comprising approximately 50% and 50%, respectively, of the average total balance of premium finance receivables for the third quarter of 2025, and 47% and 53%, respectively, for the third quarter of 2024.

Other loans represent a wide variety of personal and consumer loans to individuals. Consumer loans generally have shorter terms and higher interest rates than mortgage loans but generally involve more credit risk due to the type and nature of the collateral.

Liquidity management assets. Funds that are not utilized for loan originations are used to purchase investment securities and short term money market investments, to sell as federal funds and to maintain in interest bearing deposits with banks. The balances of these assets can fluctuate based on management’s ongoing effort to manage liquidity and for asset liability management purposes. The Company will continue to prudently evaluate and utilize liquidity sources as needed, including the management of availability with the FHLB and FRB and utilization of the revolving credit facility with unaffiliated banks.

The following table sets forth, by category, the composition of average earning asset balances and the relative percentage of total average earning assets for the periods presented:

(1) Total average loans includes nonaccrual loans.

(2) Liquidity management assets include investment securities, other securities, interest earning deposits with banks, federal funds sold and securities purchased under resale agreements.

(3) Other earning assets include brokerage customer receivables and trading account securities.

Maturities and Sensitivities of Loans to Changes in Interest Rates

The following table classifies the loan portfolio at September 30, 2025 by date at which the loans reprice or mature, and the type of rate exposure:

(1) Excludes cash flow hedges with future effective starting dates.

(2) SOFR - Secured Overnight Financing Rate.

(3) CMT - Constant Maturity Treasury Rate.

CREDIT QUALITY

Commercial and Commercial Real Estate Loan Portfolios

Our commercial and commercial real estate loan portfolios are comprised primarily of lines of credit for working capital purposes and commercial real estate loans. The table below sets forth information regarding the types and amounts of our loans within these portfolios as of September 30, 2025 and 2024:

We make commercial loans for many purposes, including working capital lines, which are generally renewable annually and supported by business assets, personal guarantees and additional collateral. Such loans may vary in size based on customer need. As a result of growth and the macroeconomic uncertainty qualitative overlay in the Company’s commercial loan portfolio, our allowance for credit losses in our commercial loan portfolio increased to $189.5 million as of September 30, 2025 compared to $171.6 million as of September 30, 2024.

Our commercial real estate loans are generally secured by a first mortgage lien and assignment of rents on the property. Since most of our bank branches are located in the Chicago metropolitan area, southern Wisconsin and west Michigan, 65.1% of our commercial real estate loan portfolio is located in this region as of September 30, 2025. We have been able to effectively manage our total non-performing commercial real estate loans, aided by our credit management process. As of September 30, 2025, our allowance for credit losses related to this portfolio was $230.5 million compared to $231.1 million as of September 30, 2024. The decrease in the allowance for credit losses is primarily a result of improvement in the macroeconomic scenario related to Baa credit spread, offset by growth in the portfolio. The table below sets forth the commercial real estate loans by property type and owner vs. non-owner occupied.

The Company also participates in mortgage warehouse lending, which is included above within commercial, industrial and other, by providing interim funding to unaffiliated mortgage bankers to finance residential mortgages originated by such bankers for sale into the secondary market. The Company’s loans to the mortgage bankers are secured by the business assets of the mortgage companies as well as the specific mortgage loans funded by the Company, after they have been pre-approved for purchase by third party end lenders. The Company may also provide interim financing for packages of mortgage loans on a bulk basis in circumstances where the mortgage bankers desire to competitively bid on a number of mortgages for sale as a package in the secondary market.

Past Due Loans and Non-Performing Assets

Our ability to manage credit risk depends in large part on our ability to properly identify and manage problem loans. To do so, the Company operates a credit risk rating system under which our credit management personnel assigns a credit risk rating to each loan at the time of origination and review loans on a regular basis to determine each loan’s credit risk rating on a scale of 1 through 10 with higher scores indicating higher risk. Description of the Company’s credit risk rating structure used is included in Item 7 - Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of the 2024 Form 10-K.

If based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due to it according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement, a loan is individually assessed for measuring the allowance for credit losses and, if necessary, a reserve is established. In determining the appropriate reserve for collateral-dependent loans, the Company considers the results of appraisals for the associated collateral.

Loan Portfolio Aging

As of September 30, 2025, excluding early buy-out loans guaranteed by U.S. government agencies, $93.0 million, or 0.2% of all loans, were 60 to 89 days (or two payments) past due and $194.4 million, or 0.4% of all loans, were 30 to 59 days (or one payment) past due. As of June 30, 2025, excluding early buy-out loans guaranteed by U.S. government agencies, $92.1 million, or 0.2% of all loans, were 60 to 89 days (or two payments) past due and $163.3 million, or 0.3% of all loans, were 30 to 59 days (or one payment) past due. Many of the commercial and commercial real estate loans shown as 60 to 89 days and 30 to 59 days past due are included on the Company’s internal problem loan reporting system. Loans on this system are closely monitored by management on a monthly basis. The Company's home equity and residential loan portfolios continue to exhibit low delinquency ratios. Home equity loans at September 30, 2025 that were current with regard to the contractual terms of the loan agreement represent 99.2% of the total home equity portfolio. Residential real estate loans, excluding early buy-out loans guaranteed by U.S. government agencies, at September 30, 2025 that were current with regards to the contractual terms of the loan agreements comprise 99.1% of total residential real estate loans outstanding. For more information regarding delinquent loans as of September 30, 2025, see Note (7) “Allowance for Credit Losses” in Item 1 of this report.

Non-performing Assets (1)

The following table sets forth the Company's non-performing assets performing under the contractual terms of the loan agreement as of the dates shown.

(1) Excludes early buy-out loans guaranteed by U.S. government agencies. Early buy-out loans are insured or guaranteed by the FHA or the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, subject to indemnifications and insurance limits for certain loans.

At this time, management believes reserves are appropriate to absorb losses that are expected upon the ultimate resolution of these credits. Significant increases may occur in subsequent periods due to ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty and related impacts on borrowers. Management will continue to actively review and monitor its loan portfolios, in an effort to identify problem credits in a timely manner.

Non-performing Loans Rollforward, excluding early buy-out loans guaranteed by U.S. government agencies

The table below presents a summary of non-performing loans for the periods presented:

Allowance for Credit Losses

The allowance for credit losses, specifically the allowance for loans losses and the allowance for unfunded commitment losses, represents management’s estimate of lifetime expected credit losses in the loan portfolio. The allowance for credit losses is determined quarterly using a methodology that incorporates important risk characteristics of each loan. A description of how the Company determines the allowance for credit losses is included in Item 7 - Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of the 2024 Form 10-K.

Management determined that the allowance for credit losses was appropriate at September 30, 2025, and that the loan portfolio is well diversified and well secured, without undue concentration in any specific risk area. While this process involves a high degree of management judgment, the allowance for credit losses is based on a comprehensive, well documented, and consistently applied analysis of the Company’s loan portfolio. This analysis takes into consideration all available information existing as of the financial statement date, including environmental factors such as economic, industry, geographical and political factors, when considered applicable. The relative level of allowance for credit losses is reviewed and compared to industry peers. This review encompasses levels of total non-performing loans, portfolio mix, portfolio concentrations and overall levels of net charge-off. Historical trending of both the Company’s results and the industry peers is also reviewed to analyze comparative significance.

Allowance for Credit Losses

The following table summarizes the activity in our allowance for credit losses, specifically related to loans and unfunded lending-related commitments, during the periods indicated.

See Note (7) “Allowance for Credit Losses” of the Consolidated Financial Statements presented under Item 1 of this report for further discussion of activity within the allowance for credit losses during the period and the relationship with respective loan balances for each loan category and the total loan portfolio.

Other Real Estate Owned

In certain circumstances, the Company is required to take action against the real estate collateral of specific loans. The Company uses foreclosure only as a last resort for dealing with borrowers experiencing financial hardships. The Company employs extensive contact and restructuring procedures to attempt to find other solutions for our borrowers. The tables below present a summary of other real estate owned and show the activity for the respective periods and the balance for each property type:

Deposits

Total deposits at September 30, 2025 were $56.7 billion, an increase of $5.3 billion, or 10%, compared to total deposits at September 30, 2024. See Note (10) “Deposits” to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 1 of this report for a summary of period end deposit balances.

The following table sets forth, by category, the maturity of time certificates of deposit as of September 30, 2025:

The following table sets forth, by category, the composition of average deposit balances and the relative percentage of total average deposits for the periods presented:

Total average deposits for the third quarter of 2025 were $55.6 billion, an increase of $6.6 billion, or 14%, from the third quarter of 2024. Total deposits increased in the third quarter of 2025 as compared to the third quarter of 2024 primarily as a result of the Company’s increased marketing efforts to retain and attract deposits to support continued loan growth.

Wealth management deposits are funds from the brokerage customers of Wintrust Investments, CDEC and trust and asset management customers of the Company which have been placed into deposit accounts of the banks (“wealth management deposits” in the table above). Wealth Management deposits consist primarily of money market accounts. Consistent with reasonable interest rate risk parameters, these funds have generally been invested in loan production of the banks as well as other investments suitable for banks.

Brokered Deposits

While the Company obtains a portion of its total deposits through brokered deposits, the Company does so primarily as an asset-liability management tool to assist in the management of interest rate risk, and the Company does not consider brokered deposits to be a vital component of its current liquidity resources. Historically, brokered deposits have represented a small component of the Company’s total deposits outstanding, as set forth in the table below:

Brokered deposits include certificates of deposit obtained through deposit brokers, deposits received through the Certificate of Deposit Account Registry Program, and certain deposits of brokerage customers from unaffiliated companies which have been placed into deposit accounts of the banks.

Other Funding Sources

Although deposits are the Company’s primary source of funding its interest-earning assets, the Company’s ability to manage the types and terms of deposits is somewhat limited by customer preferences and market competition. As a result, in addition to deposits and the issuance of equity securities and the retention of earnings, the Company uses several other funding sources to support its growth. These sources include FHLB advances, notes payable, short-term borrowings, secured borrowings, subordinated debt and junior subordinated debentures. The Company evaluates the terms and unique characteristics of each source, as well as its asset-liability management position, in determining the use of such funding sources.

The following table sets forth, by category, the composition of the average balances of other funding sources for the quarterly periods presented:

See Note (11) “FHLB Advances, Other Borrowings and Subordinated Notes” and Note (12) “Junior Subordinated Debentures” of the Consolidated Financial Statements presented under Item 1 of this report for details of period end balances and other information for these various funding sources. The Company hereby incorporates by reference Note (11) and Note (12) of the Consolidated Financial Statements presented under Item 1 of this report in its entirety.

Shareholders’ Equity

The following tables reflect various consolidated measures of capital as of the dates presented and the capital guidelines established for a bank holding company:

(1) Based on quarterly average balances.

(2) September 30, 2025 capital ratios impacted by redemption of Preferred Stock Series D and Preferred Stock Series E.

(3) June 30, 2025 capital ratios impacted by issuance of Preferred Stock Series F.

(1) Reflects the Capital Conservation Buffer of 2.5%.

(2) Reflects the well-capitalized standard applicable to the Company for purposes of the Federal Reserve’s Regulation Y. The Federal Reserve has not yet revised the well-capitalized standard for bank holding companies (“BHCs”) to reflect the higher capital requirements imposed under the U.S. Basel III Rule or to add Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio and Tier 1 leverage ratio requirements to this standard. As a result, the Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio and Tier 1 leverage ratio are denoted as “N/A” in this column. If the Federal Reserve were to apply the same or a very similar well-capitalized

standard to BHCs as the standard applicable to our subsidiary banks, we believe the Company’s capital ratios as of September 30, 2025 would exceed such revised well-capitalized standard.

The Company’s principal sources of funds at the holding company level are dividends from its subsidiaries, borrowings under its loan agreement with unaffiliated banks and proceeds from the issuances of subordinated debt and additional equity. Refer to Notes (11) and (12) of the Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 1 for further information on these various funding sources. See Note (23) “Shareholders’ Equity” of the Consolidated Financial Statements presented under Item 7 of the 2024 Form 10-K for details on the Company’s issuance of Series D Preferred Stock in June 2015, Series E Preferred Stock and associated Depositary Shares in May 2020, and additional common stock offering in June 2022.

On July 15, 2025, the Company redeemed all 5,000,000 issued and outstanding shares of the Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series D (the “Series D Preferred Stock”), for a redemption price of $25.00 per share or $125.0 million. Also, the Company redeemed all 11,500 issued and outstanding shares of 6.875% Fixed-Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series E (the “Series E Preferred Stock”), and all of the related 11,500,000 issued and outstanding depositary shares (the “Depositary Shares”), each representing a 1/1,000th interest in a share of Series E Preferred Stock, for a redemption price of $25,000 per share of Series E Preferred Stock (or $25.00 per Depositary Share) or $287.5 million. The regular quarterly dividends on the Series D Preferred Stock and the Series E Preferred Stock represented by the Depositary Shares were paid separately on July 15, 2025 to holders of record on July 1, 2025. Accordingly, the redemption price did not include any accrued and unpaid dividends.

In May 2025, the Company issued 17,000 shares of fixed-rate reset non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock, Series F, liquidation preference $25,000 per share (the “Series F Preferred Stock”) as part of a $425 million public offering of 17,000,000 depository shares, each representing a 1/1000th interest in a share of Series F Preferred Stock. When, as and if declared, dividends on the Series F Preferred Stock are payable quarterly in arrears at a fixed rate of 7.875% per annum starting October 15, 2025. The redemption of the Series D Preferred Stock and Series E Preferred Stock in July 2025 was funded with a portion of the net proceeds from the issuance of the Series F Preferred Stock.

The Board of Directors approves dividends from time to time, however, the ability to declare a dividend is limited by the Company’s financial condition, the terms of the Company’s Preferred Stock, the terms of the Company’s Trust Preferred Securities offerings and under certain financial covenants in the Company’s revolving and term facilities. In January, April and July of 2025, the Company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per common share. In January, April, July and October of 2024, the Company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.45 per common share.

At the October 2025 meeting of the Board of Directors, a quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per common share ($2.00 on an annualized basis) was declared. It is payable on November 20, 2025 to shareholders of record as of November 6, 2025.

Per GAAP, prior issuance costs from Series D Preferred Stock and Series E Preferred Stock were reclassified, upon redemption, from capital surplus and recognized through retained earnings. These amounts do not impact operating net income but are considered as a reduction to net income available to common shareholders and impact earnings per share calculations. The following table represents the Series F Preferred Stock offering and Series D and Series E Preferred Stock redemption impact on diluted EPS:

(1) Series F Preferred Stock First Dividend covers the time period May 22, 2025 to October 15, 2025 and was declared by the Board of Directors in July 2025.

(2) Series F Preferred Stock Quarterly Dividend amount, if declared by the Board of Directors.

(3) Average diluted common shares held constant at December 31, 2025 for illustrative purposes.

The Company continues to leverage its capital management framework to assess and monitor risk when making capital decisions. Management is committed to maintaining the Company’s capital levels above the “Well Capitalized” levels established by the FRB for bank holding companies.

LIQUIDITY

The Company manages the liquidity position of its banking operations to ensure that sufficient funds are available to meet customers’ needs for loans and deposit withdrawals. The management process includes the utilization of stress testing processes and other aspects of the Company's liquidity management framework to assess and monitor risk, and inform decision making. The liquidity to meet the demands of customers is provided by maturing assets, liquid assets that can be converted to cash and the ability to attract funds from external sources. Liquid assets refer to money market assets such as Federal funds sold and interest-bearing deposits with banks, as well as available-for-sale debt securities and equity securities with readily determinable fair values which are not pledged to secure public funds. In addition, trade date receivables represent certain sales or calls of available-for-sale securities that await cash settlement, typically in the month following the trade date.

We maintain our liquid assets to ensure that we would have the balance sheet strength to serve our clients. As a result, the Company believes that it has sufficient funds and access to funds to effectively meet its working capital and other needs. The Company will continue to prudently evaluate liquidity sources, including the management of availability with the FHLB and FRB and utilization of the revolving credit facility with unaffiliated banks. Please refer to Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation -Interest-Earning Assets, -Deposits, -Other Funding Sources and -Shareholders’ Equity sections of this report for additional information regarding the Company’s liquidity position.

INFLATION

A banking organization’s assets and liabilities are primarily monetary. Changes in the rate of inflation typically do not have as great an impact on the financial condition of a bank as do changes in interest rates. Moreover, interest rates do not necessarily change at the same percentage as inflation. Accordingly, changes in inflation are not expected to have as material an impact on the Company’s business as entities operating in other industries. An analysis of the Company’s asset and liability structure provides the best indication of how the organization is positioned to respond to changing interest rates. See “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” section of this report for additional information.

period to period;

• the financial success and economic viability of the borrowers of our commercial loans;
• commercial real estate market conditions in the Chicago metropolitan area, southern Wisconsin and west Michigan;
• the extent of commercial and consumer delinquencies and declines in real estate values, which may require further increases in the Company’s allowance for credit losses;
• inaccurate assumptions in our analytical and forecasting models used to manage our loan portfolio;
• changes in the level and volatility of interest rates, the capital markets and other market indices that may affect, among other things, the Company’s liquidity and the value of its assets and liabilities;
• the interest rate environment, including a prolonged period of low interest rates or rising interest rates, either broadly or for some types of instruments, which may affect the Company’s net interest income and net interest margin, and which could materially adversely affect the Company’s profitability;
• competitive pressures in the financial services business which may affect the pricing of the Company’s loan and deposit products as well as its services (including wealth management services), which may result in loss of market share and reduced income from deposits, loans, advisory fees and income from other products;
• failure to identify and complete favorable acquisitions in the future or unexpected losses, difficulties or developments related to the Company’s recent or future acquisitions;
• unexpected difficulties and losses related to FDIC-assisted acquisitions;
• harm to the Company’s reputation;
• any negative perception of the Company’s financial strength;
• ability of the Company to raise additional capital on acceptable terms when needed;
• disruption in capital markets, which may lower fair values for the Company’s investment portfolio;
• ability of the Company to use technology to provide products and services that will satisfy customer demands and create efficiencies in operations and to manage risks associated therewith;
• failure or breaches of our security systems or infrastructure, or those of third parties;
• security breaches, including denial of service attacks, hacking, social engineering attacks, malware intrusion and similar events or data corruption attempts and identity theft;
• adverse effects on our information technology systems, or those of third parties, resulting from failures, human error or cyberattacks (including ransomware);
• adverse effects of failures by our vendors to provide agreed upon services in the manner and at the cost agreed, particularly our information technology vendors;
• increased costs as a result of protecting our customers from the impact of stolen debit card information;
• accuracy and completeness of information the Company receives about customers and counterparties to make credit decisions;
• ability of the Company to attract and retain senior management experienced in the banking and financial services industries;
• environmental liability risk associated with lending activities;
• the impact of any claims or legal actions to which the Company is subject, including any effect on our reputation;
• losses incurred in connection with repurchases and indemnification payments related to mortgages and increases in reserves associated therewith;
• the loss of customers as a result of technological changes allowing consumers to complete their financial transactions without the use of a bank;
• the soundness of other financial institutions and the impact of recent failures of financial institutions, including broader financial institution liquidity risk and concerns;
• the expenses and delayed returns inherent in opening new branches and de novo banks;
• liabilities, potential customer loss or reputational harm related to closings of existing branches;
• examinations and challenges by tax authorities, and any unanticipated impact of tax legislation;
• changes in accounting standards, rules and interpretations, and the impact on the Company’s financial statements;
• the ability of the Company to receive dividends from its subsidiaries;
• a decrease in the Company’s capital ratios, including as a result of declines in the value of its loan portfolios, or otherwise;
• legislative or regulatory changes, particularly changes in regulation of financial services companies and/or the products and services offered by financial services companies;
• changes in laws, regulations, rules, standards and contractual obligations regarding data privacy and cybersecurity;
• a lowering of our credit rating;
• changes in U.S. monetary policy and changes to the Federal Reserve’s balance sheet, including changes in response to persistent inflation or otherwise;
• regulatory restrictions upon our ability to market our products to consumers and limitations on our ability to profitably operate our mortgage business;
• increased costs of compliance, heightened regulatory capital requirements and other risks associated with changes in regulation and the regulatory environment;

• the impact of heightened capital requirements;
• increases in the Company’s FDIC insurance premiums, or the collection of special assessments by the FDIC;
• delinquencies or fraud with respect to the Company’s premium finance business;
• credit downgrades among commercial and life insurance providers that could negatively affect the value of collateral securing the Company’s premium finance loans;
• the Company’s ability to comply with covenants under its credit facility;
• fluctuations in the stock market, which may have an adverse impact on the Company’s wealth management business and brokerage operation; and
• widespread outages of operational, communication, or other systems, whether internal or provided by third parties, natural or other disasters (including acts of terrorism, armed hostilities and pandemics), and the effects of climate change.

Therefore, there can be no assurances that future actual results will correspond to these forward-looking statements. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement made by the Company. Any such statement speaks only as of the date the statement was made or as of such date that may be referenced within the statement. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect the impact of circumstances or events after the date of this report. Persons are advised, however, to consult further disclosures management makes on related subjects in its reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and in its press releases.