GARY, IN - September 28, 2026 - Wintrust Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: WTFC) today announced the opening of a new branch in Gary, Ind., bringing convenient banking services and financial wellness resources directly into the community.  Wintrust Gary is a branch of Old Plank Trail Community Bank, N.A., a Wintrust Community Bank.

Wintrust Gary, opening on September 28^th at 1771 Taney Place, Gary, Ind., is inside the lobby of Crossroads YMCA at the Tolleston Opportunity Campus. The campus is a collaborative facility between Crossroads YMCA, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Northwest Indiana, and Methodist Hospitals along with Wintrust and Juice Jung Café.

The Wintrust Gary branch features teller stations, an ATM and a community room that will serve as a gathering space for local organizations and community partners. 

“Opening a branch within the Crossroads YMCA gives us a unique opportunity to become part of the everyday lives of people in the Gary community,” said Tim Lovell, Chief Executive Officer of Old Plank Trail Community Bank.  “Whether it’s a parent bringing their child to practice, or a senior coming in for an early morning class, we’ll be right there. We are proud to partner with the Crossroads YMCA not only to provide convenient access to banking, but also to support future events and opportunities that bring this community together. We look forward to building trusted relationships with the people that call Gary home.”

For more information about Wintrust Gary including hours and available services, visit: wintrust.com/gary