# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000723646
**File Stem:** 0000723646-26-000034
**Filing Date:** 2026-4
**Character Count:** 9586
**Document Hash:** 71c66da222e6b5e87539eeb37aa14f00
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0000723646-26-000034.hdr.sgml**: 20260423

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000723646-26-000034

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 13

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260423

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260423

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260423

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** FRANKLIN FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP /PA/
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000723646
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** STATE COMMERCIAL BANKS [6022]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 02 Finance
- **EIN:** 251440803
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** PA
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-38884
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26888868

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 20 S MAIN ST
- **STREET 2:** P O BOX 6010
- **CITY:** CHAMBERSBURG
- **STATE:** PA
- **ZIP:** 17201-0819
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 7172646116

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 20 SOUTH MAIN ST
- **STREET 2:** PO BOX 6010
- **CITY:** CHAMBERSBURG
- **STATE:** PA
- **ZIP:** 17201-0819

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**United States**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

Washington, D.C. 20549

## **FORM 8-K** 
CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report: **<u>April 23, 2026</u>**

#####  **<u>FRANKLIN FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION</u>** 
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its new charter)

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| **Pennsylvania** | **001-38884** | **25-1440803** |
| (State or other jurisdiction<br>of incorporation) | (Commission <br>File Number) | (IRS Employer <br>Identification No.) |

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| **1500 Nitterhouse Drive, Chambersburg, PA** | **17201** |
| (Address of principal executive office) | (Zip Code) |
| Registrant's telephone number, including area code | **<u>(</u><u>717</u><u>)</u> <u>264-6116</u>** |

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#####  **<u>N/A</u>** 
(Former name or former address, if changes since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

◻ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

◻ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a –12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a –12)

◻ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d – 2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

◻ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e – 4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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| <u>Title of class</u> | <u>Symbol</u> | <u>Name of exchange on which registered</u> |
| Common stock | FRAF | Nasdaq Capital Market |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ◻

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ◻

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**<u>Item 5.02 – Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officer; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.</u>**

On April 23, 2026, the Board of Directors of Franklin Financial Services Corporation (the "Corporation"), parent bank holding company of Farmers and Merchants Trust Company of Chambersburg (the "Bank"), announced that Charles B. Carroll, Jr., Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer of the Bank has been promoted to President of the Corporation and President and Chief Operating Officer of the Bank effective April 28, 2026. In connection with his promotion, Mr. Carroll will also be appointed to the Board of Directors of the Bank effective April 28, 2026. Craig W. Best, who currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation and the Bank, will remain Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation and Bank following Mr. Carroll's promotion. Mr. Best will also remain a member of both Board of Directors of the Corporation and Bank. Mr. Carroll, age 54, has served as Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer of the Bank since 2023. Prior to that, Mr. Carroll served as Executive Vice President, Chief Administration Officer and Director of Consumer Bank, S&T Bank from 2019 – 2022.

In connection with his promotion, Mr. Carroll will be awarded $60,000 in restricted stock to vest on a pro-rata basis over a three-year period and his annual performance-based, restricted stock grant percentage will be increased from 15% to 20% (threshold level award), 25% to 30% (target level award), and 40% to 45% (outstanding level award). Other than the foregoing, there were no material plans, contracts or other arrangements (or amendments thereto) to which Mr. Carroll is a party, or in which he participates, that was entered into or amended, in connection with his promotion or appointment as director of the Bank, and there are no family relationships between Mr. Carroll and any director or executive officer of the Corporation or the Bank. Additionally, neither the Corporation nor the Bank has entered into any transactions with Mr. Carroll that are reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

A copy of the press release announcing Mr. Carroll's promotion is filed as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

**Item 9.01 <u>Financial Statements and Exhibits</u>.** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Exhibits.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The following exhibits are filed herewith:

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[<u>99.1</u>](fraf-20260423xex99_1.htm)[<u>Franklin Financial Services Corporation Press Release dated April 23, 2026.</u>](fraf-20260423xex99_1.htm)

104 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted in Inline XBRL

**<u>SIGNATURES</u>**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

FRANKLIN FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION

By: <u>/s/ Craig W. Best</u>

Craig W. Best

President and Chief Executive Officer

Dated: April 23, 2026

## Exhibit 99.1

Exhibit 99.1

![Picture 1](fraf-20260423xex99_1g001.jpg)**Contact:** 

Matt Weaver

Chief Marketing Officer

717-261-3665

matt.weaver@f-mtrust.com

**For Immediate Release**

April 23, 2026

## F&M Trust Announces Chad Carroll Promoted to President
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – F&M Trust is pleased to announce that Chad Carroll has been promoted to President, effective April 28, 2026. Carroll will now serve as President and Chief Operating Officer.

In his role as President and Chief Operating Officer, Carroll will work closely with Craig Best, Chief Executive Officer, in the overall leadership and administration of F&M Trust while continuing to oversee day-to-day operations. He will remain actively involved in executing the bank's strategic plan, supporting continued growth, and serving the best interests of the bank's shareholders, customers, employees, and communities. Additionally, Carroll will be appointed to the F&M Trust Board of Directors.

"Chad has demonstrated exceptional leadership, strategic vision, and a deep commitment to our customers, employees, and communities," said Craig Best, Chief Executive Officer of F&M Trust. "Since joining F&M Trust, he has played an important role in advancing our strategic priorities and strengthening our organization. I am pleased to see him assume the role of President and look forward to continuing to work alongside him."

Carroll joined F&M Trust in 2023 as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. He was promoted to Senior Executive Vice President in January 2026. In this role, Carroll has been responsible for overseeing the bank's day-to-day operations and supporting the bank's continued market expansion and asset growth. He is based out of the bank's corporate headquarters in Chambersburg.

"Chad Carroll has been a key contributor to the success and milestones that are being achieved at the bank," said G. Warren Elliott, Chairman of the Board of Directors for Franklin Financial Services Corporation and F&M Trust. "I am excited about the opportunity to work with him as our next president."

**About F&M Trust**: A subsidiary of Franklin Financial Services Corp., F&M Trust is an independent community bank headquarters in Chambersburg. With $2.2 billion in assets, F&M Trust has 23 community-banking locations in Franklin, Cumberland, Dauphin, Fulton, and Huntingdon Counties in Pennsylvania, and in Washington County, Maryland. Please visit fmtrust.bank for more information.

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