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2014 ANNUAL REPORT

 TABLE OF

CONTENTS

  1  Shareholder Letter
  6  FFSC Directors and Officers
  8  Technology
  9 

Innovative Products

10  Giving a Helping Hand
11  Serving Our Community
12  Our Customer Stories
18  F&M Trust Senior Management Team

19  F&M Trust Officers
22  Consolidated Financial Highlights
23  Summary of Selected Financial Data
24  F&M Trust Community Office Locations

FRANKLIN FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION / 1

          DEAR FELLOW

SHAREHOLDER:

Franklin Financial reported earnings of $8,402,000 in 2014, representing a 34.8% increase over our 2013 
earnings of $6,232,000. Diluted earnings per share increased 32.5% from $1.51 per share in 2013 to $2.00 
per share in 2014. Expense control and a 73.8% reduction in our Provision for Loan Loss were the primary 
factors driving our performance in 2014.

As a shareholder, you received cash dividends of $0.68 per share in 2014, 
matching the cash dividends paid in 2013. Our current dividend represents  
a 3.1% return based upon the closing price of Franklin Financial stock at 
December 31, 2014, remaining in the upper end of our peer banking group 
range. Our Dividend Payout Ratio for 2014 was 33.9%.

The market value of a share of Franklin Financial stock increased 28.7% from  
a closing price of $17.10 at year-end 2013 to $22.00 at December 31, 2014.

Our Tax Equivalent Net Interest Income increased 1.0% from $33,260,000 in 
2013 to $33,592,000 in 2014. A reduction in Interest Expense and an increased 
benefit from tax-free income was sufficient to offset a reduction in Interest 
Income. Average Interest Earning Assets decreased by $13,025,000 and the yield 
fell from 3.93% in 2013 to 3.89% in 2014. The low interest rate environment  
that continues to be supported by the Federal Reserve, coupled with spotty loan 
demand and intense competition for quality loans, continues to push asset yields 
down. Both Average Interest Bearing Liabilities and the cost of these liabilities 
also declined in 2014, resulting in an improvement in our Net Interest Margin 
from 3.47% in 2013 to 3.56% in 2014.

Non-Interest Income increased by $984,000 or 10.0%, reflecting a 3.3% 
increase in Investment and Trust Services Fee Income as well as increases in 
Deposit Service Charges and Fees (14.4%), Debit Card Income (6.8%) and  
Other Service Charges and Fees (32.4%).

Non-Interest Expense was tightly controlled, increasing $209,000 or .7% for  
the year. Increased Salary and Benefits Expense, including salary adjustments, 
incentive compensation accruals and severance accrual for employees affected 
by the consolidation of three of our community offices in 2015, was largely  
offset by a reduction in Advertising and Other Expenses, which includes Loan 
Collection Expense and Other Real Estate Expense.

As I stated previously, our Provision for Loan Losses decreased by $2,156,000 or 
73.8% in 2014, reflecting continued strong improvement in our asset quality. Net 
Charge-Offs decreased from $3,597,000 in 2013 to $1,355,000 in 2014, marking 
the third consecutive year of a decline in Net Charge-Offs. Our Net Charge-Off 
Ratio improved from .49% in 2013 to .19% in 2014.

Non-Accruing Loans totaled $12,291,000 at year-end 2014, representing a 50% 
decrease from the $24,643,000 total at year-end 2013. Our Nonperforming 
Loans to Total Gross Loans ratio declined from 4.90% in 2012 to 3.49% in 

2 / 2014 ANNUAL REPORT

We have also created a five-year  
plan for the development of new  
or transformed community offices  
which are more fully integrated with  
our “self-service” delivery channels.

“

2013 to 1.74% at year-end 2014 while our Nonperforming 
Assets to Total Assets Ratio also declined from 4.10% 
in 2012 to 3.04% in 2013 to 1.63% at year-end 2014. 
We continue to work diligently to exit our remaining 
problem credits and are optimistic that we will again 
make significant progress in 2015. At year-end our 
Allowance for Loan Losses as a percentage of Total 
Loans stood at 1.25%.

”

Franklin Financial’s Total Assets increased from 
$984,587,000 at year-end 2013 to $1,001,448 at 
December 31, 2014. Net Loans Outstanding increased 
by .5% on a year-over-year basis while average loans 
outstanding decreased by .7%.

Commercial Loan demand remained spotty and, 
coupled with the exit of several problem loans, 
average outstandings in this portfolio declined by 
$8,645,000 or 1.4%. Average Consumer Loans 
Outstanding decreased by 2.6% to $67,792,000 while 
Average Residential Mortgage Loans Outstanding 
increased by 5.8% as we retained more originations  
in the portfolio.

Total Deposits and Repurchase Agreements as 
measured at December 31, 2014 increased 2.4%  
while Average Deposits and Repurchase Agreements 
decreased by 2.1%. Average Core Deposits (i.e. 
checking, savings, and interest-bearing checking) 
increased by $46,466,000 or 13.3%. Average  
balances in our Money Management Account  
product remained flat.

The market value of Assets Under Management  
by our Investment and Trust Services Department  
grew by 5.4% to $605,796,000 at December  
31, 2014, reflecting the addition of new client  
relationships and higher market valuations. Assets 
Under Management as reported do not include 
approximately $132,700,000 in assets held at third 
party brokers at year-end. Investment and Trust 
Services Fee Income, including revenue generated 
through our brokerage offerings, increased 3.3% to 
$4,575,000 in 2014.

Our financial condition remains strong as evidenced 
by a Total Risk Based Capital Ratio of 15.49% and a 
Leverage Capital Ratio of 9.69%. These ratios remain 
above the level that Federal regulators require for an 
institution to be considered “well capitalized.” Franklin 
Financial’s Tangible Common Equity Ratio also 
improved to 9.51% at year-end 2014.

In July 2013, Federal Banking regulators approved  
the final rules from the Basel Committee on Banking 
Supervision for the regulation of capital requirements 
for U.S. Banks. This regulation is generally referred to 
as “Basel III.” Certain components of the new capital 
requirements are effective January, 2015 with others 
being phased in through January 1, 2019. As of 
December 31, 2014, we believe that we will be  
“well capitalized” under these new rules.

We continued to enhance banking convenience for 
our customers through advancements in technology 
throughout 2014. Online channels continue to be  
a primary focus. We updated the user interface 
(experience) for both Online Account Opening and 
Online Banking, streamlining the process and allowing 
for quicker access to important information. We also 
added the ability to view loan statements online.

We added Xpress Deposit for Better Business 
Checking accounts as well as a new application 
developed just for the iPad to our Mobile  
Banking service.

We also upgraded Franklin Busine$$eDeposit, our 
Remote Deposit Capture product for businesses, with 
a new platform that has increased risk monitoring tools 
to allow for quicker fraud detection.

And we continue to invest heavily in our technology 
infrastructure. As Microsoft no longer supports 
Windows XP, a significant amount of time and 
resources was spent in order to upgrade to a current 
version of the Windows Operating System (OS). This 
included laptops, servers and ATM’s. A new core 
switch was added to our internal network to segment 
traffic and allow for quicker access to data. Both the 
hardware and software of our document imaging 
system was upgraded, including a new security 
feature to allow for integration into Microsoft’s Active 
Directory, eliminating the need for users to have an 
additional user ID and password.

FRANKLIN FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION / 3

In July, we were the first financial institution in  
our market to introduce the EquityAdvantage Card,  
a MasterCard Debit Card that enables customers  
to access their Home Equity Line of Credit. We  
are delighted with the reception that this product  
has received.

As I reported in last year’s Shareholder Letter, in late 
2013, we embarked on a comprehensive study of our 
community office network as well as “self-service” 
delivery channels, including ATM’s, Mobile Banking 
and Internet Banking, with the objective of increasing 
market penetration and profitability. As a result of this 
analysis, we concluded that four of our community 
offices did not have the market potential to achieve 
the desired level of profitability. Accordingly, the 
Hanover Street Office was closed in January, 2014.  
In October, 2014, we announced the consolidation  
of our St. Thomas Office into our West Side  
Office and the consolidation of our Penns Village  
and Warfordsburg Community Offices into our 
McConnellsburg Office. These consolidations were 
effective January 21, 2015 and are projected to result  
in a reduction in Operating Expenses of approximately 
$500,000 per year.

Further, we identified another group of community 
offices which have not achieved a desired level of 
profitability. We are currently developing specific 
marketing plans with measurable financial objectives 
over a specified time horizon for each of these offices.

We have also created a five-year plan for the 
development of new or transformed community 
offices which are more fully integrated with our  
“self-service” delivery channels. The first such 
transformation will be at our Waynesboro Office,  
which was built in the 1960’s. With the forthcoming 
acquisition of Susquehanna Bancshares by BB&T,  
we are seeing significantly increased opportunities  
in this market.

In late 2014, Matt Weaver joined our Management 
Group as Marketing and Corporate Communications 
Manager. Matt is a native of Sharpsburg, Maryland, 
and brings to us more than 20 years of financial 
services marketing with a bank, a national Certified 
Public Accounting firm, and an Advertising Agency.  
He is responsible for the development and 
implementation of our overall branding, marketing  
and communications strategies.

During 2015, we will be focusing on several  
initiatives to help combat potential fraudulent activity  
on customer accounts. This will include a more robust 
system that will monitor debit card activity as well as 
a system to monitor activity associated with Bill Pay 
and Franklin Busine$$Link transactions. Because of 
the recent increase in “merchant compromises,” we 
will also be introducing a new “chip” debit card  
that utilizes EMV technology to better secure debit 
card transactions.

I’d like to recognize Chuck Bender and Steve 
Patterson, who retired from the Franklin Financial 
Services and F&M Trust Boards at year end, after 33 
and 16 years, respectively. We have included in this 
Annual Report a special section highlighting Chuck 
and Steve’s years of service. Their insight, wisdom  
and support will be missed.

Tricia Lacy and Greg Duffey have been appointed to 
the Board of Directors of Franklin Financial Services 
Corporation and F&M Trust as Class B Directors, with 
a term expiring in 2016.

Tricia is President of the Beistle Company, a manufacturer 
of decorations and party goods based in Shippensburg. 
Greg is a partner in Craig, Friedly, Potter & Moore 
Insurance, an independent agency based in Waynesboro. 
The appointment of Tricia and Greg reflects our 
continued commitment to finding dedicated community 
leaders and advocates to help guide our company.

We anticipate that we will see a continuation of the 
low interest rate environment in 2015 coupled with 
intense competition for quality loans and additional 
regulation. Your continued support as Franklin 
Financial shareholders is very much appreciated.

Sincerely,

William E. Snell, Jr.

President & CEO

4 / 2014 ANNUAL REPORT

 FINANCIAL STRENGTH AND 

STABILIT Y

TOTAL RETURN PERFORMANCE

FRANKLIN FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION

NASDAQ COMPOSITE

SNL NORTH EAST OTC-BB & PINK BLANKS 

200

150

100

100

119

118

109

50

‘09

‘10

117

107

86

‘11

222

174

166

193

144

131

138

122

103

‘12

‘13

‘14

NET INCOME
(as dollars in millions)

NET INCOME
(as dollars in millions)

REGULAR CASH DIVIDENDS PAID
(as dollars per share)

REGULAR CASH DIVIDENDS PAID
(as dollars per share)

7.61

6.57

8.40

7.61

6.23

5.37

10

8

6.57
6

8.40

6.23

5.37

‘10

‘11

‘12

‘13

‘14

‘10

‘11

4

2

0

‘12

‘13

‘14

ROE
(as precentage values)

ROE
(as precentage values)

10

8

6

4

2

0

12

10

8

6

4

2

0

1.08

1.08

0.68

1.08

1.2

1.08

1.0

0.68

0.78

0.68

0.8

0.78

0.68

0.6

0.4

0.2

‘10

‘11

‘12

‘13

‘14

‘10

‘11

0.0

‘12

‘13

‘14

ROA
(as precentage values)

ROA
(as precentage values)

1.2

1.0

0.8

0.6

0.4

0.2

0.0

1.0

0.8

0.6

0.4

0.2

0.0

ROE

TANGIBLE ROE

ROE

TANGIBLE ROE

ROA

TANGIBLE ROA

ROA

TANGIBLE ROA

0.78

0.82

0.66

0.78

0.83

0.87

0.82

10

0.66

0.83

0.87

0.70

0.610.64

0.51

0.55

0.610.64

0.51

0.55

0.82

0.78

0.70

0.66

0.87

0.83

0.82

0.78

0.87

0.83

0.64

0.61

0.55

0.51

0.70

0.66

0.64

0.61

0.6

0.55

0.51

12

0.70

8

6

4

2

0

‘10

‘11

‘12

‘13

‘14

‘10

‘11

‘12

‘13

‘14

‘10

‘11

‘12

‘13

‘14

‘10

‘11

‘13

‘14

1.0

0.8

0.4

0.2

0.0

‘12

   
 
 
TOTAL ASSETS

(as dollars in millions)

952

990

1,027

1,001

985

‘10

‘11

‘12

‘13

‘14

1200

1000

800

600

400

200

0

FRANKLIN FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION / 5

NET LOANS

(as dollars in millions)

TOTAL DEPOSITS AND REPOS
(as dollars in millions)

TOTAL ASSETS
(as dollars in millions)

800

700

600

500

400

300

200

100

‘14

0

740

757

743

714

717

NET INCOME
(as dollars in millions)

890

870

917

785

841

10

8.40

7.61

6.57

6.23

5.37

‘10

‘11

‘12

‘13

‘14

‘10

‘10

‘11

‘12

‘13

‘14

8

6

4

2

0

‘11

‘12

‘13

‘14

NET LOANS
(as dollars in millions)

ROE
(as precentage values)

NET LOANS
(as dollars in millions)

TOTAL ASSETS
(as dollars in millions)

REGULAR CASH DIVIDENDS PAID
(as dollars per share)

1000

800

952

1,001

1,027

990

985

1.08
1,027

1,001

1.08

985

0.68

1200

1000

952

600
990

400

200

0

0.78

0.68

‘10

‘11

‘12

‘13

‘14

‘10

‘11

‘10

‘12

‘11

‘13

‘12

‘14

‘13

‘14

1200

1000

800

600

400

200

0

1.2

1.0

0.8

0.6

0.4

0.2

0.0

800

600

400

200

0

ROE
TANGIBLE ROE

0.78

0.82

0.66

0.70

0.610.64

0.51

0.55

717

714

ROA
(as precentage values)

800

ROA
700
TANGIBLE ROA

740

757

743

0.83

740

0.87

12

757

10

743

717

714

800

700

600

500

400

600

500
0.82
400

0.78

300

200

100
‘14
0

8

6

4

2

0

‘10

‘11

‘12

‘13

300

‘14

‘11

‘12

‘13

‘14

200

100
‘14
0

TOTAL DEPOSITS AND REPOS
(as dollars in millions)

TOTAL DEPOSITS AND REPOS
(as dollars in millions)

917

870

890

841

785

917

870

0.87

0.83

1.0

841

0.8

785

890

0.70

0.66

0.64

0.61

0.55

0.51

0.6

0.4

0.2

‘10

‘11

‘12

‘13

‘14

1000

800

600

400

200

0

1000

800

600

400

200

0

‘10

‘11

‘12

‘13

‘14

‘10

‘10

‘11

‘12

‘13

‘14

‘10

‘11

0.0

‘12

‘13

‘14

6 / 2014 ANNUAL REPORT

 FFSC BOARD OF

DIRECTORS

FFSC Board of Directors
G. Warren Elliott
President, Cardinal Crossing, Inc.,  
Former Franklin County Commissioner

Daniel J. Fisher
President and Chief Executive Officer,  
D.L. Martin Company

Stanley J. Kerlin, Esq.
Attorney,  
Law Offices of Stanley J. Kerlin, LLC

Donald H. Mowery
President, R.S. Mowery & Sons, Inc.

Stephen E. Patterson, Esq.
Principal, Salzmann Hughes P.C.

Martha B. Walker, Esq.
Partner, Walker, Connor & Spang, LLC

William E. Snell, Jr.
President and Chief Executive Officer,  
F&M Trust

Donald A. Fry
President, Cumberland Valley Rental  
and Towne Cleaners, ANDOCO, Inc.

Charles S. Bender II
Retired, F&M Trust Executive Vice President

Martin R. Brown
President, M.R. Brown Funeral Home, Inc.

Allan E. Jennings, Jr.
President, Jennings Chevrolet,  
Buick, GMC, Inc.

Richard E. Jordan III
Vice President,  
Smith Land & Improvement Corp.

FFSC Officers
G. Warren Elliott
Chairman of the Board

Mark R. Hollar
Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer

William E. Snell, Jr.
President and Chief Executive Officer

Joyce A. Riley
Assistant Corporate Secretary

Franklin Financial Service Corporation Board of Directors, front row (left to right): Donald A. Fry,  
Charles S. Bender II, G. Warren Elliott, William E. Snell Jr, Martha B. Walker, and Daniel J. Fisher:  
back row (left to right): Richard E. Jordan III, Donald H. Mowery, Allen E. Jennings Jr, Martin R. Brown,  
Stephen E. Patterson, and Stanley J. Kerlin

FRANKLIN FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION / 7

STEPHEN E. PATTERSON
(Chairman of the Asset and Liability Committee; Executive; Nominating and  
Corporate Governance; and Trust Committees) 

Mr. Stephen E. Patterson is stepping 
down from the Franklin Financial and 
F&M Trust Boards of Directors after  
17 years.

He has been an invaluable voice  
on the board and his business  
and management expertise, legal 
knowledge, and thoughtful insight  
will be missed.

With more than 40 years’ experience, 
Mr. Patterson specializes in business 
law, real estate, and estate planning  

and administration. He is a principal 
and practicing attorney at Salzmann 
Hughes, P.C. and a graduate of 
Gettysburg College and the Wake 
Forest University School of Law. A 
revered member of our community,  
he has also served on the boards of 
numerous businesses and nonprofits.

We appreciate Mr. Patterson’s 
contributions to F&M Trust and wish  
him success in his future endeavors.

CHARLES S. BENDER, II
(Chairman of the Audit Committee; Executive; Asset and Liability; Credit Risk 
Oversight; Executive; and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees)

After more than three decades of service,  
Mr. Charles S. Bender, II is vacating his 
position on the Franklin Financial and  
F&M Trust Boards of Directors.

An F&M Trust employee since 1975,  
Mr. Bender has genuinely earned the 
admiration of his colleagues—particularly  
for his banking and regulatory knowledge.

A graduate of Susquehanna University, he 
began his career as an FDIC Bank Examiner. 

At F&M Trust, he held many titles including 
Loan Portfolio Manager and Executive  
Vice President until retiring in 2002. 

A life-long area resident, Mr. Bender has  
also shared his talents with his neighbors, 
serving on the boards of local organizations 
and nonprofits. His contributions to F&M 
Trust run vast and deep. We wish him well  
in retirement.

 A TRIBUTE TO OUR

RETIREES

 
8 / 2014 ANNUAL REPORT

WE ARE A
LOCAL COMMUNITY BANK

                 FRESH BANKING

TECHNOLOGY
“

In 2014, we made considerable advancements in technology through competitive 
products like our EquityAdvantage Debit Card, iPad Mobile Banking App, and Mobile 
Xpress Deposit.

F&M Trust has always put an emphasis on technology with a strategic approach. Over 
the years, we have introduced innovative products and services to enable an enhanced 
customer experience. 

Now, F&M Trust 
customers have 
on-the-spot access to 
their home equity 
funds easily and safely 
with the convenience 
of a debit card.

EquityAdvantage Debit Card
First-to-market among our local competitors, F&M Trust’s EquityAdvantage Debit Card 
provides customers with instant access to their home equity funds. As with a traditional 
debit card, account holders can access their funds at ATMs or any retailer that accepts 
MasterCard®. 

”

We developed this card to create a simple and safe way for homeowners to access their 
equity lines, when and where it was convenient for them. The EquityAdvantage Debit 
Card is provided when a customer opens a home equity line of credit and is equipped 
with advanced fraud protections, ensuring a customer’s hard-earned home equity is 
safeguarded. 

Whether they are swiping the card at the hardware store or using it to withdraw cash 
at the ATM, the EquityAdvantage Debit Card is a new resource our customers have been 
swift to embrace. 

Now you can make a deposit anytime, 
anywhere using your mobile device. 
Mobile Xpress Deposit is quick, safe, 
convenient, and simple.

Our new Mobile Banking App for 
iPad is just one more way F&M 
Trust is meeting our customers 
where they want to be met.

“

”

FRANKLIN FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION / 9

iPad Mobile Banking App
With the continued popularity of our Online Banking App, F&M Trust 
unveiled a Mobile Banking App in 2014 designed exclusively for the iPad. 

This new resource allows customers to view account balances and 
transactions, transfer funds, and pay bills on their iPads. 

F&M Trust understands that customers want convenience and flexibility in 
banking. Now, whether a customer prefers to bank on a laptop, mobile 
phone, or iPad, they can do so with our easy-to-use and secure applications. 

Mobile Xpress Deposit 
Mobile Xpress Deposit is another innovative product that F&M Trust  
customers have been quick to adopt—and in 2014, we introduced the 
service for small business customers with Better Business Checking. 

In just months, Mobile Xpress Deposit has become very popular among 
area small businesses—as most local community banks have yet to offer 
this technology. 

With Mobile Xpress Deposit, customers can simply take photos of endorsed 
checks with their smart phones, deposit them, and have access to those 
funds as soon as the next business day. 

Mobile Xpress Deposit was so popular 
among our personal banking customers, 
we couldn’t wait to introduce the service 
for our small business customers— 
and it’s been a hit.

“

INNOVATIVE

PRODUCTS

”

  
 
 
 
 
 
10 / 2014 ANNUAL REPORT

 GIVING A 

HELPING HAND

StartFresh Checking: Offering Second Chances for Financial Success
F&M Trust is devoted to its community—a part of the fabric of each neighborhood it 
serves. Many have fallen on hard times as a result of the economic downturn and it has 
been challenging for some to get back on their feet financially. To address the needs of 
these hard-working individuals and families, F&M Trust introduced StartFresh Checking.

StartFresh provides a second chance to open a traditional bank account—even if an 
individual was previously turned down. Customers enjoy a low monthly fee, online 
banking access, unlimited check writing privileges, and more.

StartFresh Checking has already helped many in our local community rebuild financial 
foundations and regain control of their financial futures.

“

We are only as strong  
as our community  
and F&M Trust remains 
committed to addressing 
the needs of hard-working 
individuals and families.

”

 
FRANKLIN FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION / 11

 SERVING OUR 

COMMUNITY

Employees Share F&M Trust’s Commitment to Giving Back

Whether it’s F&M Trust’s women—and men—walking in high heels for Women in Need or building homes  
for the Chambersburg Habitat for Humanity, our family of employees is dedicated to giving back.

In 2014, almost 700 volunteers gave more than 1,500 hours for these community endeavors and others, 
including the financial literacy program at New Hope Ministries in Mechanicsburg.

F&M Trust also demonstrated its commitment to the community in 2014 through generous pledges and 
donations, including:

l  $45,000 to the Waynesboro Area Business Education Community Foundation’s Capital Campaign.

l $40,000 to the Alexander Hamilton Memorial Library in Waynesboro.

l $5,000 to the American Literacy Corporation, and many more!

”

 
12 / 2014 ANNUAL REPORT

OUR RESULTS ARE  
MORE THAN JUST NUMBERS

“

Ron is always just a phone call  
or email away. His experience in 
pension administration was one of 
the biggest bonuses when we 
decided to use his expertise to 
manage our retirement needs  
at FSIP.  
–Joseph Spangler 
 FSIP Chief Financial Officer  
and Human Resources Manager

”

ROOTED IN HISTORY, COMMITTED TO THE 

FUTURE

Flight Systems Industrial Products / Carlisle

For more than 40 years, Flight Systems Industrial Products (FSIP) has 
been filling a niche in the electronics’ business, providing controls 
for a variety of vehicles and more.

Although the company takes its name from its heritage in the 
aerospace industry, today FSIP provides new and remanufactured 
electronic products found on electric and gas powered vehicles, 
such as industrial trucks, golf carts, scrubber-sweepers, mining cars/
locomotives, electric boats, go-karts and ground support equipment.

Committed to quality and service, FSIP boasts alliances with industry 
leaders, such as Curtis Instruments, Sevcon, InMotion, Navitas, and 
S.P.E. Elettronica Industriale, as well as many vehicle manufacturers.

Joseph Spangler, FSIP Chief Financial Officer and Human Resources 
Manager, and Cheryl Collins, FSIP Benefits Administrator, look to 
F&M Trust to manage and administer the company’s 401(k) Plan. 
Since 2008, they’ve worked closely with Ron Froeschle, Employee 
Benefits Specialist, so they can offer the best in 401(k) services to  
their employees.

Ron Froeschle with Joseph Spangler and Cheryl Collins of Flight Systems

Matt has the ability to understand 
our “growing” needs and to help 
us charter the complex lending 
environment in today’s world.
–Mark Toigo, Owner, Toigo Orchards Greenhouse

“

”

FRANKLIN FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION / 13

Toigo Orchards Greenhouse / Carlisle
Mark Toigo is a second generation farmer who not only 
knows how to listen to his crops; he also knows how to  
listen to consumers.

As a result, Mark and his wife Jaime have developed Toigo 
Orchards Greenhouse into a state-of-the-art production 
facility to meet consumers’ growing demand for local and 
organic food.

Their Integrated Pest Management system leaves no chemical 
residue on their vegetables and their production facility 
allows all the natural resources used in production to filter 
back into the growing process.

That focus on nutrition, sustainable food production, and 
environmental stewardship caught the eye of Whole Foods 
Markets, which has made Toigo Orchards Greenhouse a 
leading supplier for the Mid-Atlantic region.

With plans for a new greenhouse, the Toigos turned to 
banker Matt Harshbarger, F&M Trust Commercial Services 
Relationship Manager. The Toigos appreciate Matt’s genuine 
interest in their business and use F&M Trust for commercial 
loans, checking, and payroll services.

Diamond, Passion, Jaime, and Mark Toigo with Matt Harshbarger

           SUSTAINABLE FARM. SUSTAINABLE

BUSINESS

14 / 2014 ANNUAL REPORT

FOR FINANCIAL SUCCESS

A CANVAS
“

The staff of the bank know and 
understand my business and provide 
me with friendly and excellent customer 
service. They are very knowledgeable 
about their product lines and constantly 
exceed my expectations. 
–Susan Shaffer, Owner, Joyful Arts Studio

Joyful Arts Studio / Greencastle
Consumed by her corporate job, Susan Shaffer was 
discouraged she could not find time to work on her real 
passion—art. So, in 2012, she left her desk job to explore  
that passion and opened Joyful Arts Studio.

A beautiful windowed store-front in Greencastle, Joyful  
Arts Studio offers a variety of lessons, including watercolor, 
acrylic, oil, mixed media, and jewelry design. The studio  
also offers children’s lessons and Corks and Canvas Painting 
Parties. Since opening its doors, Joyful Arts Studio has moved 
locations twice to accommodate growth. Class offerings have 
swelled from one or two to eight packed classes per week.

”

Susan banks with F&M Trust for the personal service. She has 
checking and savings accounts with the bank and enjoys the 
weekly “check-ins” she receives from Kim Smith, Greencastle 
Community Office Manager, and Renee Preso, Southern 
Franklin County Market Manager.

Kim Smith, Susan Shaffer of Joyful Arts, and Renee Preso

FRANKLIN FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION / 15

Twin Oaks Dairy, LLC / Mercersburg
In 2001, beer distributors Jeff Reeder and Tim Strickler set out to find a new venture, and today that move has  
propelled them to the top of the region’s markets for natural and organic milk, as well as natural beef production.

It began when the two teamed up with F&M Trust to purchase a small dairy farm in Emmitsburg, Maryland. After  
expanding there, Jeff and Tim partnered again with the bank to purchase a Mercersburg dairy operation.

Soon after, they consolidated the successful dairy operations and transformed the Emmitsburg facility to a natural beef 
production operation. Today, Twin Oaks is not only a leading producer of natural beef and natural and organic milk for 
prominent natural food retailers; they are exploring new opportunities like veterinary health.

Twin Oaks values its relationships with F&M Trust and looks to Bill Snell, President and CEO, and Brian Reidell, Cash 
Management Specialist, for flexible credit lines, sweep accounts, and direct deposit.

“

 We looked for a bank 
that wanted to be a 
financial partner with 
us. We have always 
found F&M to be  
genuinely interested  
in how our business 
works.
–Jeff Reeder, Co-Founder,  
Twin Oaks Dairy, LLC

”

Jeff Reeder of Twin Oaks, Brian Reidel, and Tim Strickler of Twin Oaks

FINDING SUCCESS IN BEEF AND DAIRY FARMING,

NATURALLY

 
16 / 2014 ANNUAL REPORT

                BAKING A FINANCIAL

SUCCESS

From humble beginnings in a Chambersburg garage, Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe, Inc., has ballooned to a multi-million 
dollar business that boasts the top branded hamburger bun in the U.S.

Martin’s Famous Pastry Shoppe, Inc. / Chambersburg

Lloyd and Lois Martin opened the small bakery in 1958, baking potato rolls based on a family recipe for Cloverleaf Rolls. 
Over the years, they grew their operation exponentially and with it a distribution base that reaches from Maine to Florida 
and beyond.

Today, Martin’s continues as a family-operated company and attributes its success to a “legacy of extraordinary quality  
and service.”

Martin’s relies on F&M Trust for many of its commercial lending and cash management needs. Just around the corner, 
Martin’s enjoys F&M Trust’s community focus and the dedicated service they receive at the Memorial Square Office from  
Bill Snell, President and Chief Executive Officer, Brian Reidell, Merchant Services Specialist, and Steve Butz, Commercial 
Services Market Manager.

“

Our roots are in 
Chambersburg and 
having a business partner 
with a team of financial 
experts right here in our 
hometown has been an 
invaluable asset as we’ve 
grown.
–Tony Martin 
CEO, Martin’s Famous  
Pastry Shoppe, Inc.

”

Sherry Flair and Tony Martin of Martin’s 
Famous Pastry Shoppe with Steve Butz,  
Bill Snell, and Scott Heinzelman of Martin’s 
Famous Pastry Shoppe

FRANKLIN FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION / 17

            COMMITTED TO

CARING

We value our relationship with F&M 
Trust and look forward to expanding 
that relationship in the future.
–Hugh Davis 
CEO of Menno Haven

“

”

Menno Haven, Inc. / Chambersburg
When David H. Lehman and Norman Martin first 
envisioned a long-term Christian nursing facility for 
Chambersburg’s aging community in 1962, they 
probably didn’t foresee the overwhelming response 
or growth they would experience over the next  
five decades.

What was once a 56-bed nursing center is now two 
regionally recognized retirement communities, a 
home care service, and an adult day service with 
more than 1,200 clients. Operated as a nonprofit, 
Menno Haven is guided by a commitment to 
“enhancing the quality of life through responsive 
Christian Human Services” and that commitment  
is evident in its respected reputation.

For 25 years, Menno Haven has entrusted its 
banking needs to its community bank, F&M  
Trust. Working closely with Stacey Stenger, Data 
Operations, and Jim Probst, Investment and Trust 
Relationship Manager, Menno Haven uses F&M 
Trust’s checking and trust account services, as well 
as Franklin Business Link to simplify payroll and  
resident billing.

Wayne Yeager and Hugh Davis of Menno Haven with Jim Probst

18 / 2014 ANNUAL REPORT

 SENIOR

MANAGEMENT

From Left to Right

Lise M. Shehan, Esq.
Senior Vice President, Investment &  
Trust Services Manager 

Mark R. Hollar
Senior Vice President, 
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Matthew D. Weaver
Senior Vice President, Marketing 
and Corporate Communications Manager

Steven D. Butz
Senior Vice President, 
Commercial Services Market Manager

Patricia A. Hanks
Senior Vice President, 
Retail Services Market Manager 

William E. Snell, Jr.
President and Chief Executive Officer

Karen K. Carmack, SPHR
Senior Vice President, Human Resources 
Manager, Affirmative Action and HIPAA 
Privacy Officer 

Ronald L. Cekovich
Senior Vice President,  
Technology Services Manager

 
 FRANKLIN FINANCIAL

OFFICERS

Commercial Services
Steven D. Butz
Senior Vice President
Commercial Services Market Manager

Brian C. Reidell
Vice President
Commercial Services
Cash Management  
and Merchant Services Specialist 

Kathleen M. Bloss
Assistant Vice President
Senior Credit Analyst 

Mary S. Cordell
Vice President
Commercial Services
Relationship Manager

Jeramy D. Culler
Small Business Credit Analyst

William R. Feist, IV
Vice President
Commercial Services
Relationship Manager

Eric J. Fleming
Credit Department Manager

Matthew D. Harshbarger
Vice President
Commercial Services 
Relationship Manager

Jennifer D. Kaiser
Commercial Services Support Specialist

Danielle J. Meredith
Credit Analyst

Michael S. Metz
Vice President
Commercial Services 
Relationship Manager

Philip A. Pantano
Vice President
Commercial Services 
Relationship Manager

Katherine M. Powley
Vice President
Commercial Services 
Relationship Manager

Maria S. Seabra 
Credit Analyst

David P. Zimmerman
Vice President
Commercial Services 
Relationship Manager

Executive
William E. Snell, Jr.
President and Chief Executive Officer

Joyce A. Riley
Assistant Corporate Secretary

Facilities
Barry L. Shetter
Assistant Vice President
Facilities Manager

Finance
Mark R. Hollar
Senior Vice President
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Kim A. Brant
Asset-Liability Analyst

Amy B. Herrold
Controller

Human Resources
Karen K. Carmack, SPHR
Senior Vice President  
Human Resources Manager 
Affirmative Action and  
HIPAA Privacy Officer 

FRANKLIN FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION / 19

Levi L. Crouse
Human Resources Officer

Christina L. Yoder
Training & Development Officer

Investment & Trust Services
Lise M. Shehan, Esq.
Senior Vice President,  
Investment & Trust Services Manager

Marissa Pinto Burt
Investment & Trust Services 
Franklin and Fulton/Huntingdon County
Market Manager

Bruce A. Smith
Investment & Trust Services
Cumberland County Market Manager

Matthew W. Berger
Investment & Trust Services
Relationship Manager

Carole L. Crist
Vice President
Investment & Trust Services
Relationship Manager

Ronald R. Froeschle
Vice President
Employee Benefits Officer

David C. Gority
Vice President
Investment & Trust Services
Relationship Manager

Avis M. Graham
Assistant Vice President
Investment & Trust Services
Relationship Manager

Heather C. Hershey
Estate Administration Officer

Warren M. Hurt
Vice President
Chief Investment Officer

 
20 / 2014 ANNUAL REPORT

OFFICERS

David Y. Luo
Investment Portfolio Manager

Robin L. Murray
Trust Operations Manager

Andrew M. Otto
Investment & Trust Services
Relationship Manager

James P. Probst
Vice President
Investment & Trust Services
Relationship Manager

Diana L. Sponseller
Vice President
Investment & Trust Services
Relationship Manager

Dennis L. Wilson
Vice President
Investment & Trust Services
Relationship Manager

Marketing
Matthew D. Weaver
Senior Vice President, Marketing and 
Corporate Communications Manager

Samantha J. Burke
Marketing Officer

Melissa D. Miller
Marketing Officer

Retail Services
L. Kay Estep
Assistant Vice President
GO Club Coordinator

Chambersburg Market
Patricia A. Hanks
Senior Vice President 
Retail Services Market Manager 

Patricia M. Murray
Assistant Vice President
Small Business Relationship Manager

Lincoln Way East

Lisa A. Hogue
Financial Services Officer
Manager

Memorial Square

Summer Franzoni
Assistant Vice President
Manager

Kimberly S. McKenrick
Assistant Vice President
Assistant Financial Services Officer

Michele A. Williams
Financial Services Officer
Assistant Manager

Norland Avenue

Shaun M. Young
Assistant Vice President
Manager

Penn Hall/Menno Village

Barbara A. Seylar
Financial Services Officer
Manager

Philadelphia Avenue

Eric L. Alleman
Financial Services Officer
Manager

Orchard Park

Dana L. Kaiser-Brechbeil
Financial Services Officer
Manager

West Side

Tina M. Bricker
Financial Services Officer
Manager

Cumberland County Market
Robert D. Weed
Vice President
Market Manager

Christopher J. Fitting
Small Business Relationship Manager

Boiling Springs

Jason S. Hutton
Financial Services Officer
Manager

Camp Hill

Michelle M. Farren
Financial Services Officer
Manager

Mechanicsburg

Cydnie Kelly
Financial Services Officer
Manager

Shippensburg & Newville

Ellen L. Ile
Financial Services Officer
Manager

Ritner Highway

I. Edward Bidelspach
Assistant Vice President
Manager

So. Franklin County Market
Renee L. Preso
Vice President
Market Manager

Lynn A. Waite
Assistant Vice President
Small Business Relationship Manager

FRANKLIN FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION / 21

Rainbow D. Hopkins
Security Officer

William A. Pryor
Vice President
Credit Recovery Manager

Matthew R. Shank
Assistant Documentation Review Officer

David W. Smith
BSA/OFAC Analyst

Sheryl R. Snider
Assistant Compliance Officer

Janet E. Stamper
Consumer Documentation Review Officer

Technology Services
Ronald L. Cekovich
Senior Vice President 
Technology Services Manager 

Matthew C. Clark
Technology Services Officer

Joshua S. Davis
Assistant Technology Services Officer

Patricia R. Ganoe
Deposit/Data Operations Manager

Pamela A. Johns
Assistant Vice President
Loan Servicing Manager 

Carol L. Morris
Assistant Loan Servicing Manager

OFFICERS

Greencastle

Kimberly M. Smith
Financial Services Officer
Manager

Marion

Vicky L. Carson
Assistant Financial Services Officer

Mont Alto

Sarah S. Stansfield
Financial Services Officer
Manager

Waynesboro

Natasha J. Koons
Financial Services Officer
Manager

Chastity L. Wantz
Assistant Financial Services Officer
Assistant Manager

Fulton/Huntingdon  
County Market
Joyce E. Ritchey
Vice President
Market Manager

Donald L. Trego
Assistant Vice President
Small Business Relationship Manager

McConnellsburg

Mary E. Wright
Financial Services Officer
Manager

Hustontown

Bertha A. Peffer
Financial Services Officer
Manager

Orbisonia

Susanne M. House
Financial Services Officer
Manager

Consumer Lending
Jared M. Leonard
Assistant Vice President
Consumer and Residential Mortgage 
Lending Manager

Cathy S. Goodhart
Residential Mortgage Lending Officer

Timothy A. Rarick
Consumer Lending Officer

David R. Winters
Consumer Lending Officer

Risk Management
Robert K. Day
Commercial Credit Recovery Officer

Eric M. Follin
Documentation Review Officer

Steven R. Gormont
Consumer Credit Recovery Officer

Olaf R. Hasse
Vice President 
Loan Portfolio Risk Management Officer

Lorie M. Heckman
Vice President
Compliance Officer

22 / 2014 ANNUAL REPORT

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(dollars in thousands, except per share)

Performance Measurements

  Net income

  Return on average assets

  Return on average equity

  Return on average tangible assets(1)

  Return on average tangible equity(1)

  Efficiency ratio (2)

  Net interest margin

  Current dividend yield

  Dividend payout ratio

Shareholders’ Value (per common share)

  Diluted earnings per share

  Basic earnings per share

  Regular cash dividends paid

  Book value

  Tangible book value (3)

  Market value

  Market value/book value ratio

  Price/earnings multiple

Balance Sheet Highlights

  Total assets

Investment securities

  Loans, net

  Deposits and customer repurchase agreements

  Shareholders’ equity

Safety and Soundness

  Risk-based capital ratio (Total)

  Leverage ratio (Tier 1)

  Common equity ratio

  Tangible common equity ratio(4)

  Nonperforming loans/gross loans

  Nonperforming assets/total assets

  Allowance for loan losses as a % of loans

  Net charge-offs/average loans

Trust assets under management (fair value)

(1) Excludes goodwill, intangibles and intangible amortization expense, net of tax

(2) Noninterest expense/tax equivalent net interest income plus noninterest income less net securities gains

(3) Total shareholders’ equity less goodwill and intangibles/shares outstanding

(4) Total shareholders’ equity less goodwill and intangibles/total assets less goodwill and intangibles

2014

2013

$ 

8,402

$  6,232

0.83%

8.44%

0.87%

9.72%

0.61%

6.72%

0.64%

7.86%

70.83%

72.01%

3.56%

3.09%

3.47%

3.98%

33.88%

45.09%

$ 

2.00

2.01

0.68

24.54

22.36

22.00

89.65%

11.00

$ 

1.51

1.51

0.68

22.88

20.55

17.10

74.74%

11.32

$ 1,001,448

$ 984,587

171,751

717,420

890,260

103,521

159,674

713,711

869,558

95,388

15.49%

9.69%

10.34%

9.51%

1.74%

1.63%

1.25%

0.19%

14.24%

9.14%

9.69%

8.79%

3.49%

3.04%

1.34%

0.49%

$  605,796

$ 574,680

 
FRANKLIN FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION / 23

SUMMARY OF SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

For the Year Ended December 31

(dollars in thousands, except per share)

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

Summary of Operations
Interest income
Interest expense

  Net interest income
Provision for loan losses

  Net interest income after provision for loan losses
Noninterest income
Noninterest expense

Income before income taxes
Income tax

  Net income

Performance Measurements
Return on average assets
Return on average equity
Return on average tangible assets(1)
Return on average tangible equity(1)
Efficiency ratio (2)
Net interest margin
Current dividend yield
Dividend payout ratio

Shareholders’ Value (per common share)
Diluted earnings per share
Basic earnings per share
Regular cash dividends paid
Book value
Tangible book value (3)
Market value
Market value/book value ratio
Price/earnings multiple

Balance Sheet Highlights
Total assets
Investment securities
Loans, net
Deposits and customer repurchase agreements
Shareholders’ equity

Safety and Soundness
Risk-based capital ratio (Total)
Leverage ratio (Tier 1)
Common equity ratio
Tangible common equity ratio(4)
Nonperforming loans/gross loans
Nonperforming assets/total assets
Allowance for loan losses as a % of loans
Net charge-offs/average loans

Trust assets under management  

(fair value)

$ 

34,794
3,180

31,614
764

30,850
10,861
31,303

10,408
2,006

$  36,042
4,378

$ 

31,664
2,920

28,744
9,877
31,094

7,527
1,295

39,142
6,890

32,252
5,225

27,027
9,451
30,601

5,877
512

$  41,791
9,154

$  43,284
12,443

32,637
7,524

25,113
10,200
28,333

6,980
411

30,841
3,235

27,606
9,366
26,423

10,549
2,937

$ 

8,402

$  6,232

$ 

5,365

$  6,569

$  7,612

0.83%
8.44%
0.87%
9.72%
70.83%
3.56%
3.09%
33.88%

2.00
2.01
0.68
24.54
22.36
22.00
89.65%
11.00

$ 

0.61%
6.72%
0.64%
7.86%
72.01%
3.47%
3.98%
45.09%

1.51
1.51
0.68
22.88
20.55
17.10
74.74%
11.32

$ 

0.51%
6.00%
0.55%
7.14%
70.44%
3.50%
4.86%
59.09%

1.32
1.32
0.78
22.31
19.84
14.00
62.75%
10.61

$ 

0.66%
7.68%
0.70%
9.30%
63.46%
3.73%
8.74%
65.05%

1.66
1.66
1.08
21.67
19.04
12.35
56.99%
7.44

$ 

0.78%
9.34%
0.82%
11.27%
63.43%
3.53%
5.92%
55.10%

1.96
1.96
1.08
21.09
18.28
18.25
86.53%
9.31

$ 

$ 1,001,448
171,751
717,420
890,260
103,521

$ 984,587
159,674
713,711
869,558
95,388

$ 1,027,363
133,328
743,200
916,649
91,634

$ 990,248
125,301
756,687
841,089
87,182

$ 951,889
117,616
739,841
785,495
82,639

15.49%
9.69%
10.34%
9.51%

1.74%
1.63%
1.25%
0.19%

14.24%
9.14%
9.69%
8.79%

3.49%
3.04%
1.34%
0.49%

12.60%
8.29%
8.92%
8.01%

4.90%
4.10%
1.38%
0.60%

12.14%
8.40%
8.80%
7.82%

2.94%
2.60%
1.27%
0.86%

11.73%
8.16%
8.68%
7.61%

3.68%
2.96%
1.18%
0.45%

$  605,796

$ 574,680

$  520,434

$ 481,536

$ 490,420

 
24 / 2014 ANNUAL REPORT

 COMMUNITY OFFICE/ATM

LOCATIONS

Chambersburg Area
Lincoln Way East
1712 Lincoln Way East, 
Chambersburg
264-9414

Memorial Square
20 South Main Street, 
Chambersburg
264-6116

Menno Village
2075 Scotland Avenue, 
Chambersburg
261-3697

Norland Avenue
870 Norland Avenue, 
Chambersburg
262-2085

Orchard Park
841 Wayne Avenue, 
Chambersburg
263-1801

Penn Hall
1425 Philadelphia Avenue, 
Chambersburg
261-3660

Philadelphia Avenue
2405 Philadelphia Avenue, 
Chambersburg
264-5122

West Side
1100 Lincoln Way West, 
Chambersburg
263-9168

Southern Franklin 
County
Greencastle
518 N. Antrim Way,  
Greencastle
597-2384

Marion
5293 Main Street, 
Marion
375-2200

Mont Alto
8 Park Street,
Mont Alto
749-3161

Waynesboro
200 East Main Street, 
Waynesboro
762-2188

Cumberland County
Boiling Springs
3 East First Street,  
Boiling Springs
241-4131

Camp Hill
3907 Market Street, 
Camp Hill
731-9604

Carlisle Crossing
214A Westminster Drive,  
Carlisle
243-2215

Carlisle Plaza Drive-Up
700 East High Street, 
Carlisle
243-0416

Mechanicsburg
6375 Carlisle Pike, 
Mechanicsburg
697-0444

Newville
51 South High Street, 
Newville
776-2240

Ritner Highway
1901 Ritner Highway, 
Carlisle
960-1400

Shippensburg
13 Shippensburg Shopping Center,  
Shippensburg
530-2100

Fulton & Huntingdon 
County
Hustontown
7781 Waterfall Road, 
Hustontown
987-3193

McConnellsburg
100 Lincoln Way East, 
McConnellsburg
485-3144

Orbisonia
18810 Sandy Ridge Station, 
Orbisonia 
814/447-3104

Additional ATM 
Locations
Ayr Town Center
368 South 2nd Street, 
McConnellsburg

Fayetteville
4025 Lincoln Way East, 
Fayetteville

Northgate Commons
1500 Northfield Drive, 
Chambersburg

Penn National Clubhouse
3720 Club House Drive, 
Fayetteville

Quincy Village
6596 Orphanage Road, 
Quincy

Riverview Business Center
11734 Lenape Drive, 
Mount Union

Shippensburg West End
9966 Molly Pitcher Highway, 
Shippensburg

Waynesboro Market Place
11123 Buchanan Trail East, 
Waynesboro

Zullinger
4884 Buchanan Trail East, 
Zullinger

P. O. Box 6010 

Chambersburg, PA 17201

888.264.6116

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