EXHIBIT 10.4

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Franklin Financial Services Corporation

2019 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan

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Operating Guidelines (as of December, 2019)

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Executive Compensation Program Philosophy.  FFSC (“the Company”) and F&M Trust
(“the Bank”) wish to provide their executives (and other key personnel) and
outside directors with a comprehensive, competitive total rewards program,
including longer-term incentives that align rewards for participating employees
and outside directors with the interests of shareholders.  The Company and the
Bank intend to utilize equity grants under the FFSC 2019 Omnibus Stock Incentive
Plan as the vehicle for providing longer-term incentives.

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The equity grants, along with competitive base salaries and shorter-term
(annual) incentive earnings opportunities for employees and retainers and
meeting fees for outside directors, will provide comprehensive compensation
opportunities for all participants. 

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Types of Award Opportunities.  Under the Plan, the Compensation and Personnel
Committee of the Board of Directors (the Committee) may make a variety of equity
grants to participants, ranging from Incentive and Nonqualified Stock Options to
Stock Appreciation Rights and Restricted Shares (time and performance
restricted).  Generally, the Committee intends to follow the prevailing
practices of other comparable community banks and bank holding companies in
deciding on the types of awards it will make to its participants; currently
restricted shares.  The Committee will review this decision periodically and
determine whether to use another type of vehicle permitted under the Plan.  It
may choose to use any of the award types permitted by the Plan at any time, in
its sole discretion.

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Vesting of Grants.  Generally, the Committee intends to use “continuing service
time” as the basis for vesting of grants, but it may choose to apply performance
goals for vesting purposes, in its sole discretion.  Typically, employee
participants will vest their grants over a three-year (3) time period at a rate
of one-third each year following the date of grant.  For outside directors,
grants will vest upon the earlier of twelve (12) months from date of grant or
the conclusion of their term of service.  

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In the event of a participant’s death, permanent disability, normal retirement,
or a Change of Control before the grant is fully vested, vesting will accelerate
and the participant will be fully vested in the grant on the date of such event.

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Frequency of Grants.  Consistent with prevailing practices of peer institutions,
the Company and the Bank intend to consider making equity awards each year,
based on the current performance of the Company and the Bank.  The Committee,
however, maintains the prerogative of not making grants in a given year, as it
deems appropriate.

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Size of Awards.  Grant sizes are intended to reflect the position level and
expected contributions of a participant, and to be consistent with practices of
peer institutions.  Further, in a given year, grant size can vary based on the
performance of the Company and the Bank against goals and standards approved by
the Committee for the period. 

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Based on current industry practices and the available shares under the Plan, the
Committee intends to initially follow the schedule attached to these operating
guidelines.  See Exhibit 1.  

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Program Management Process:

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At the beginning of each year, the Committee and management will determine
performance goals for the organization.  Typically, two (2) goals.  One internal
measure, e.g. net income v. budget, and one external measure, e.g. ROE v.
peers.  They will agree on both the standard and the relative weighting of the
goals, one to another.

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The Committee will also approve the list of employees eligible for equity grant
consideration for that period. 

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During the course of the year, management will report to the Committee on
progress toward goal attainment and the number of shares likely to be awarded at
the end of the period.

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In the fall of each year, as part of its annual program review and update, the
Committee will review program objectives and operating guidelines, and make
changes to the program process as appropriate to maintain compensation program
competitiveness for employees and outside directors.

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At of the end of the year (most likely the 1st quarter of the following calendar
year), management will report to the Committee on achievement against
established goals and performance standards, and the Committee will determine
the size of equity grants to eligible recipients.  Each recipient will receive a
written agreement detailing the size of a grant and associated terms and
conditions of the grant.  See Exhibits 2 and 3. 

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Exhibit 1

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Annual Equity Grants to Executives and Outside Directors @Various Performance
Levels When Awarding Time Restricted Stock*

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(based on a projected 30 executives and 12 outside directors)

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[--------------------------Shares to be
Awarded---------------------------------]

Category

# Participants

Performance <Threshold

Performance @ Threshold

Performance @ Target

Performance @ Outstanding

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Top Exec

1

0

825

1,650

2,000

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Sr Mgrs 

 

 

275

825

1,238

Grades D-F

4

0

(1,100 ttl)

(3,300 ttl)

(4,952 ttl)

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Sr Mgrs 

 

 

200

425

620

Grades A-C

6

0

(1,200 ttl)

(2,550 ttl)

(3,720 ttl)

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Middle Mgrs 

 

 

125

275

400

Grades 21-24

9

0

(1,125 ttl)

(2,475 ttl)

(3,600 ttl)

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Middle Mgrs 

 

 

60

125

200

Grades 18-20

10

0

(600 ttl)

(1,250 ttl)

(2,000 ttl)

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Ttl Shares for Execs

 

 

4,850

11,225

16,272

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Outside Directors        

 

 

 

 

 

--COB

1

0

330

660

1,000

--Cmte Chr

7

0

165

330

500

--Non-Chr

4

0

100

200

300

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Ttl Shares for O/S Directors

 

 

1,885

3,770

5,700

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Ttl Shares @Target All Participants

 

 

6,735

14,995

21,972

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*Performance restricted awards are usually 25%-50% larger than time restricted
awards

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Exhibit 2

Franklin Financial Services Corporation

2019 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan

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Employee’s Restricted Stock Grant Agreement

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This Agreement is made the _______ day of_______, 20__, by and between Franklin
Financial Services Corporation ("the Company") and ___________ ("the
Participant"), an employee of the Company serving in a key job role on this
date.

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A. Declaration of Award to Participant

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In recognition of the participant's role in the Company and its subsidiary, F&M
Trust, and the extent of opportunities for the executive to contribute to the
growth and success of the business, the Board of Directors of Franklin Financial
Services Corporation grants to the Participant an award of “xxxx” shares of
Restricted Company Stock,  at $XX.XX per share, the Fair Market Value (FMV) of
the stock on the date of grant. 

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B. Terms and Conditions of the Grant

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1.Term of the Grant.  This grant will remain in effect until fully vested by the
participant or forfeited because of a separation from service before vesting
requirements are satisfied.  In the event that the Participant terminates
service with the Company prior to the expiration of this grant, only vested
portions of the award will be available to the Participant under the rules and
regulations explained later in this grant agreement.  Portions of the grant that
have not vested prior to the Participant’s separation from service will be
forfeited. 

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2.Vesting of Interests in the Grant.  The Participant will vest interests in the
grant over a three (3) year period at a rate of 33 1/3% on each anniversary of
the grant.  However, in the event of participant’s death, permanent disability,
normal retirement, or a Change of Control prior to full vesting, vesting will
accelerate and the participant’s interests in the grant will fully vest as of
such event.

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3.Participant's Rights.  Participants in this Plan will enjoy rights and
privileges accorded Shareholders, including receipt of dividends, on those
portions of the grant that have vested.   Any dividends received on vested
portions of this award will be treated as ordinary income for tax purposes.

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4.Investment Requirement.  The Participant is not required to make any
investment in the Company in order to participate in this grant.

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5.Forfeiture of Interests.  If a Participant is terminated “for Cause”, as
defined in the Plan, the Participant will forfeit all interests in the award
that have not vested as of the date of separation from service. 

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            Further, if the Participant voluntarily terminates employment for
any reason, and intentionally violates the nonsolicitation provisions of the
agreement, any interests that have not yet been distributed will be forfeited.  

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6.Distribution of Vested Interests.  Vested portions of this grant will be
distributed to the Participant as soon as practical following vesting in shares
of Company stock, less the number of shares required to cover the current tax
withholding amounts, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Plan and
applicable law. 

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7.Active Employment Contingency.  The Participant's opportunity to receive
grants and to vest interests in grants is contingent upon continuation of active
employment with the Company, except in cases of retirement, disability or death
as explained in the Plan description.

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8.Nontransferability of Grant.  The Participant's rights and financial interests
in this award may not be transferred other than by will or laws of descent and
distribution. 

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9.Employment Rights.  Receipt of grants under this Plan does not constitute an
employment agreement between the participant and the Company.  The employment
relationship may be terminated at any time by either party at will, except in
cases where the Company and the Executive have entered into a formal employment
agreement, in which case the terms and conditions in the employment agreement
take precedence.

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10.Nonsolicitation Agreement.  Participant covenants and agrees that, upon
termination of his/her employment with F&M Trust, for any reason whatsoever,
Participant shall not, directly or indirectly solicit customers and/or employees
of F&M Trust on behalf of himself/herself or any other person, company, firm, or
corporation for a period of twelve (12) months following termination of his/her
employment with the Company, with or without Cause.  Participant will not induce
or attempt to induce any employee, customer, supplier or other business relation
of the Company to terminate an employment or business relationship with the
Company during this period.

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C. Notices

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Any notice hereunder to the Company shall be addressed to its offices in
Chambersburg, PA to the attention of the Plan Administrator, and any notice to
the Participant shall be addressed to him or her at the address of record in the
Company's personnel files.

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D. Participant Bound by Plan

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The Participant acknowledges receipt of a copy of the Plan and this Agreement
and agrees to be bound by all of the terms and provisions therein contained.  In
accepting this award, Participant also agrees not to solicit the Company’s
customers or employees as required by the Plan and this Agreement. 

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In witness whereof, the Company has caused this Agreement to be executed on its
behalf by the Plan Administrators and the Participant on the date indicated.

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For the Company:

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Date

 

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By the Employee:

 

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Date

 

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Exhibit 3

Franklin Financial Services Corporation

2019 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan

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Outside Director’s Restricted Stock Grant Agreement

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This Agreement is made the _____ day of ________, 20__, by and between Franklin
Financial Services Corporation ("the Company") and __________ ("the
Participant"), an independent director serving on the Company’s Board of
Directors.

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A. Declaration of Award to Participant

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In recognition of the participant's role in the Company and the extent of
opportunities for the executive to contribute to the growth and success of the
business, the Board of Directors of Franklin Financial Services Corporation
grants to the Participant an award of “xxxx” shares of Restricted Company
Stock,  at $XX.XX per share, the Fair Market Value (FMV) of the stock on the
date of grant. 

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B. Terms and Conditions of the Grant

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1.Term of the Grant.  This grant will remain in effect until fully vested by the
Participant or forfeited because a permanent break in Board service before
vesting requirements are satisfied.  In the event that the Participant
terminates service with the Company prior to the expiration of this grant, only
vested portions of the award will be available to the Participant under the
rules and regulations explained later in this grant agreement.  Portions of the
grant that have not vested prior to the Participant’s separation from service
will be forfeited. 

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2.Vesting of Interests in the Grant.  The Participant will vest interests in the
grant over the earlier of twelve (12) months from the date of grant or the
conclusion of the Participant’s term on the Board of Directors.  However, in the
event of participant’s death, permanent disability, normal retirement, or a
Change of Control prior to full vesting, vesting will accelerate and the
participant’s interests in the grant will fully vest as of such event.

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3.Participant's Rights.  Participants in this Plan will enjoy rights and
privileges accorded Shareholders, including receipt of dividends, on those
portions of the grant that have vested.   Any dividends received on vested
portions of this award will be treated as ordinary income for tax purposes.

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4.Investment Requirement.  The Participant is not required to make any
investment in the Company in order to participate in this grant.

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5.Forfeiture of Interests.  If a Participant is terminated “for Cause”, as
defined in the Plan, the Participant will forfeit all interests in the award
that have not vested as of the date of separation from service. 

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            Further, if the Participant voluntarily terminates service for any
reason, but violates the nonsolicitation provisions of the agreement, any
interests that have not yet been distributed will be forfeited.  

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6.Distribution of Vested Interests.  Vested portions of this grant will be
distributed to the Participant as soon as practical following vesting in shares
of Company stock, less the number of shares required to cover the current tax
withholding amounts, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Plan. 

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7.Active Service Contingency.  The Participant's opportunity to receive grants
and to vest interests in grants is contingent upon continuation of active
service with the Company’s Board of Directors, except in cases of retirement,
disability or death as explained in the Plan description.

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8.Nontransferability of Grant.  The Participant's rights and financial interests
in this award may not be transferred other than by will or laws of descent and
distribution. 

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9.Nonsolicitation Agreement.  Participant covenants and agrees that, upon
termination of his/her service with the Franklin Financial Services Corporation
Board of Directors, for any reason whatsoever, Participant shall not, directly
or indirectly, solicit customers and/or employees of F&M Trust on behalf of
himself/herself or any other person, company, firm, or corporation for a period
of twelve (12) months following termination of his/her service with the Company,
with or without Cause.  Participant will not induce or attempt to induce any
employee, director, customer, supplier or other business relation of the Company
to terminate an employment or business relationship with the Company during this
period.

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C. Notices

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Any notice hereunder to the Company shall be addressed to its offices in
Chambersburg, PA to the attention of the Plan Administrator, and any notice to
the Participant shall be addressed to him or her at the address of record in the
Company's corporate files.

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D. Participant Bound by Plan

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The Participant acknowledges receipt of a copy of the Plan and this Agreement
and agrees to be bound by all of the terms and provisions therein contained.  In
accepting this award, Participant also agrees not to solicit the Company’s
customers or employees as required by the Plan and this Agreement. 

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In witness whereof, the Company has caused this Agreement to be executed on its
behalf by the Plan Administrators and the Participant on the date indicated.

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For the Company:

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By the Outside Director:

 

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