Wintrust Financial

Wintrust Financial Corporation is a financial holding company based in Rosemont, Illinois, established in 1991. It aims to provide an alternative to large banks by offering personalized community banking services. The company operates over 175 community bank locations, primarily in the Chicago metropolitan area, southern Wisconsin, northwest Indiana, west Michigan, and southwest Florida. Wintrust offers a wide range of financial services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management, mortgage services, and insurance-related financial products. Its community bank subsidiaries focus on customer-oriented solutions and actively engage with local communities through financial education and events. Additionally, Wintrust operates non-bank businesses like FIRST Insurance Funding and Wintrust Life Finance, catering to commercial and life insurance loan needs. The company emphasizes a customer-first approach, combining the resources of a large institution with the personalized attention of smaller banks.