ROSEMONT, IL – July 9, 2026 – Wintrust Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: WTFC) has been named one of TIME’s America’s Best Companies 2026, earning the distinction as the highest-ranked banking and financial services company headquartered in Illinois. Wintrust also ranked among the top 25 Illinois-headquartered companies and among the top 350 companies nationwide.

Presented by TIME and Statista, the annual ranking recognizes 1,000 U.S. companies with more than $100 million in annual revenue that demonstrate excellence among three key areas: employee satisfaction, financial performance and sustainability transparency.  Companies were evaluated using independent employee surveys, financial performance data and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics.

“This recognition reflects the values that have guided Wintrust since our founding,” said Tim Crane, President and CEO of Wintrust. “Our differentiated business model empowers our team members to deliver exceptional service to help our customers and our communities thrive. This, in turn, fosters strong engagement and a culture rooted in our values.”

Through its family of community banks and specialty finance businesses, Wintrust provides comprehensive financial services while maintaining a customer centered relationship-based approach rooted in the communities it serves.

For more information on the award, visit: TIME's America's Best Companies of 2026