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Governments & Municipalities
Governments & Municipalities
Wintrust Government Funds provides the expertise and financial solutions that local governments are looking for. As a locally-based group, Wintrust Government Funds offers superior customer service, customized products, sharper pricing, and quicker decisions, with dedicated community involvement. Taxpayer funds are kept local and reinvested back into our communities.
The group serves local municipalities; school districts; counties; states; state agencies and authorities; park, sanitary, library, and fire protection districts; and other public entities.
PRODUCT OFFERINGS
MAXSAFE PUBLIC FUNDS ACCOUNTS
Keep it covered
MAXSAFE PUBLIC FUNDS ACCOUNTS
Keep it covered
We provide up to 15 times the typical FDIC insurance coverage, maximizing protection of taxpayer funds.
TREASURY MANAGEMENT
Maximize your business strategy
TREASURY MANAGEMENT
Maximize your business strategy
Our customizable and sophisticated products help streamline processes and maximize earnings.
WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Custom institutional investment solutions
WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Custom institutional investment solutions
We offer tailored institutional investment solutions, comprehensive brokerage services, and custody services, including the safekeeping of securities.
DIRECT PLACEMENT DEBT
Moving your capital projects forward
DIRECT PLACEMENT DEBT
Moving your capital projects forward
We help our clients fulfill their missions by offering financing for a full range of purposes, such as infrastructure improvements, equipment acquisition, and debt refinancing.
SHORT-TERM WORKING CAPITAL FINANCING
Interim financing in a climate of uncertainty
SHORT-TERM WORKING CAPITAL FINANCING
Interim financing in a climate of uncertainty
Wintrust Community Banks are frequent purchasers of tax anticipation warrants, tax and revenue anticipation notes, working cash fund bonds, and bond anticipation notes.
LEASING
We can help your organization grow
LEASING
We can help your organization grow
If you’re looking for financing to lease new equipment, property, or technology, look no further. Our team of experts can offer a variety of solutions to fit your needs.
OUR INVOLVEMENT
80+
MUNICIPALITIES
50+
PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS
45+
PARK & SPECIAL RECREATION
DISTRICTS
30+
PUBLIC LIBRARIES
75+
OTHER UNITS OF GOVERNMENT
including townships, counties, sanitary/water districts, and fire protection districts.
10+
ASSOCIATIONS
IGFOA, WGFOA, GFOA, IASBO, WASBO, ASBO-I, IPRA, IAPD, MTAW, IASB
80+
MUNICIPALITIES
50+
PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS
45+
PARK & SPECIAL RECREATION
DISTRICTS
30+
PUBLIC LIBRARIES
75+
OTHER UNITS OF GOVERNMENT
including townships, counties, sanitary/water districts, and fire protection districts.
10+
ASSOCIATIONS
IGFOA, WGFOA, GFOA, IASBO, WASBO, ASBO-I, IPRA, IAPD, MTAW, IASB
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OUR TEAM
Steve Trout
Senior Vice President
Aimee Briles
Director of Government Banking
Tim O'Brien
Vice President
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Practical tips for getting the best out of your financial services RFPs
When creating requests for proposals (RFPs), public agencies benefit from a wide availability of tools and resources. Learn how to optimize your process.
Three ways governments can maximize funds in the current rate environment
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Securities, insurance products, financial planning, and investment management services offered through Wintrust Investments, LLC (Member FINRA/SIPC), founded in 1931. Trust and asset management services offered by The Chicago Trust Company, N.A. and Great Lakes Advisors, LLC, respectively.
Investment products such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds are:
NOT FDIC INSURED | NOT BANK GUARANTEED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT A DEPOSIT | NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY
