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Edward Wehmer
Founder at
WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORPORATION
Net worth: 31 M $ as of 2026-01-30
Profile
Edward Joseph Wehmer was the founder of Wintrust Financial Corp.
(1992), holding the title of Director (2023-2025).
Current jobs include Chairman at Loyola University of Chicago, Director & Vice Chairman-Finance Council at Archdiocese of Chicago, Chairman at Northwestern Memorial Foundation, Director at Ann & Robert H.
Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Director at Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago, Director at Children's Memorial Foundation, Director at Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Director at Catholic Church Extension Society of The United States, Director at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital, Member-Governors Board at Catholic Extension Board of Governors, Advisor at Energy Foundry, and Trustee at Ann & Robert H.
Lurie Childrens Hospital Foundation.
Former jobs include Chairman at First Insurance Funding Corporation of California, Lead Independent Director at Stepan Co. (2016-2025), President at Lake Forest Bank & Trust.
Co. NA (1991-1998), and Trustee at Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago, Inc.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-19 | 201,516 ( 0.3% ) | 30 M $ | 2026-01-30 | |
STEPAN CO 0.05% | 2025-04-10 | 11,902 ( 0.05% ) | 685 674 $ | 2026-01-30 |
| 2026-02-19 | 6,301 ( 0.04% ) | 167 418 $ | 2026-01-30 |
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Edward Wehmer active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORPORATION | Founder | 1992-12-29 |
Archdiocese of Chicago
 Archdiocese of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Offers religious and missionary services | Director/Board Member | 2010-05-11 |
Northwestern Memorial Foundation
 Northwestern Memorial Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment | Chairman | - |
Catholic Extension Board of Governors
 Catholic Extension Board of Governors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates religious organization | Director/Board Member | - |
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital Foundation | Director/Board Member | - |
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
 Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Provides healthcare services to children | Director/Board Member | - |
Catholic Church Extension Society of The United States
 Catholic Church Extension Society of The United States Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Catholic Church Extension Society of The United States is a non-profit organization based in Chicago, IL. Established in 1905, the organization is dedicated to building vibrant and transformative Catholic faith communities among the poor in the United States' poorest regions. Catholic Church Extension Society of The United States provides financial assistance to lay leaders and religious sisters attending Catholic universities, fund the construction and renovation of churches and other church facilities, support the operation of ministries, and provide faith formation for children, teens, and families. The organization also supports future priests and provides annual assistance to seminarians in poor dioceses. | Director/Board Member | - |
Northwestern Memorial HealthCare
 Northwestern Memorial HealthCare Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides healthcare services | Director/Board Member | 2010-05-11 |
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
 Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Operates medical and surgical hospitals | Director/Board Member | 2010-05-11 |
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Experiences
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
62
1st degree connections
17
1st degree companies
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Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 17 |
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Stepan Co.
 Stepan Co. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Manufactures and sells chemicals | Process Industries |
Wintrust Financial Corp.
 Wintrust Financial Corp. Regional BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company which provides traditional community banking services | Finance |
Loyola University of Chicago
 Loyola University of Chicago Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Provides healthcare services to children | Health Services |
First Insurance Funding Corporation of California
 First Insurance Funding Corporation of California Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides financial services | Finance |
Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago
 Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Part of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago is a organization that provides children in Chicago, IL a safe, positive, and supportive place to participate in after-school programs. Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago has multiple club locations in Chicago and strive to create a fun and nurturing environment for kids and teens. The company offers various programs and services, including aquatics, and aims to support the academic, leadership, and personal development of the youth. | Health Services |
Children's Memorial Foundation | |
Lake Forest Bank & Trust Co., NA
 Lake Forest Bank & Trust Co., NA Major BanksFinance Operates as a nationally chartered commercial bank | Finance |
Archdiocese of Chicago
Archdiocese of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Offers religious and missionary services | Commercial Services |
Northwestern Memorial Foundation
Northwestern Memorial Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment | Miscellaneous |
Northwestern Memorial HealthCare
Northwestern Memorial HealthCare Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides healthcare services | Health Services |
Catholic Church Extension Society of The United States
Catholic Church Extension Society of The United States Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Catholic Church Extension Society of The United States is a non-profit organization based in Chicago, IL. Established in 1905, the organization is dedicated to building vibrant and transformative Catholic faith communities among the poor in the United States' poorest regions. Catholic Church Extension Society of The United States provides financial assistance to lay leaders and religious sisters attending Catholic universities, fund the construction and renovation of churches and other church facilities, support the operation of ministries, and provide faith formation for children, teens, and families. The organization also supports future priests and provides annual assistance to seminarians in poor dioceses. | Commercial Services |
Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago, Inc.
 Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago, Inc. Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Offers affordable resources to buy, fix and keep their homes for Chicago residents | Health Services |
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Operates medical and surgical hospitals | Health Services |
Catholic Extension Board of Governors
Catholic Extension Board of Governors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates religious organization | Commercial Services |
Energy Foundry
 Energy Foundry Investment ManagersFinance Energy Foundry invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of energy, agriculture and technology sectors. It provides finance for pre-seed, seed and early stage capital requirements. | Finance |
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital Foundation |
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