KELLER & COMPANY, INC.

Exhibit 99.1

XXXXXX & COMPANY, INC.

FINANCIAL INSTITUTION CONSULTANTS

000 XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX

SUITE 524

DUBLIN, OHIO 43017

(000) 000-0000         (000) 000-0000 FAX

July 25, 2014

The Board of Directors

Xxx Xxxxxxxx Bank of Illinois

000 X. Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxx

Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004

Re: Conversion Appraisal Agreement

Attn: X. Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx

Xxxxxx & Company, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as XXXXXX) hereby proposes to prepare an independent conversion appraisal of Xxx Xxxxxxxx Financial, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “Xxx Xxxxxxxx Financial”), the stock holding company of Xxx Xxxxxxxx Bank of Illinois(“Xxx Xxxxxxxx”), relating to the second stage conversion (the “Conversion”) of Xxx Xxxxxxxx Financial, Inc., MHC. XXXXXX will provide a pro forma valuation of the market value of the shares of Xxx Xxxxxxxx Financial to be sold in connection with a second stage conversion and the corresponding exchange ratio and prepare the pro forma valuation tables in the prospectus.

XXXXXX is a financial consulting firm that primarily serves the financial institutions industry. XXXXXX is experienced in evaluating and appraising thrift institutions and thrift institution holding companies. XXXXXX is an approved conversion appraiser for filings with the Federal Reserve Board (the “Fed”), the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”), and is also approved by the Internal Revenue Service as an expert in bank and thrift stock valuations. Xxxxxx has completed conversion appraisals related to standard conversions, mutual holding company stock offerings, second stage mutual holding company conversions and conversions involving foundations, and acquisitions.

XXXXXX agrees to prepare the conversion appraisal in the format required by the Fed in a timely manner for prompt filing with the Fed and the Securities and Exchange Commission. XXXXXX will provide any additional information as requested and will complete appraisal updates in accordance with regulatory requirements and based on market conditions.

The appraisal report will provide a detailed description of Xxx Xxxxxxxx, including its financial condition, operating performance, asset quality, rate sensitivity position, liquidity level and management qualifications. The appraisal will include a description of Xxx Xxxxxxxx’x market area, including both economic and demographic characteristics and trends. An analysis of other publicly-traded thrift institutions will be performed to determine a comparable group, and adjustments to the appraised value will be made based on a comparison of Xxx Xxxxxxxx with the comparable group and recognizing the risk related to an initial public offering.

In making its appraisal, XXXXXX will rely upon the information in the Subscription and Community Offering Prospectus, including the audited and unaudited financial statements. Among other factors, XXXXXX will also consider the following: the present and projected operating results and financial condition of Xxx Xxxxxxxx; the economic and demographic conditions in Xxx Xxxxxxxx’x existing marketing area; pertinent historical financial and other information relating to Xxx Xxxxxxxx; a comparative evaluation of the operating and financial statistics of Xxx Xxxxxxxx with those of other thrift institutions; the proposed price per share; the aggregate size of the offering of common stock; the impact of the stock offering on Xxx Xxxxxxxx’x capital position and earnings potential; Xxx Xxxxxxxx Financial’s proposed dividend; and the trading market for securities of comparable institutions and general conditions in the market for such securities. In preparing the appraisal, XXXXXX will rely solely upon, and assume the accuracy and completeness of, financial and statistical information provided by Xxx Xxxxxxxx, and will not independently value the assets or liabilities of Xxx Xxxxxxxx in order to prepare the appraisal.

Upon completion of the conversion appraisal, XXXXXX will make a presentation to the board of directors of Xxx Xxxxxxxx Financial to review the content of the appraisal, the format and the assumptions. A written presentation will be provided to each board member as a part of the overall presentation.

For its services in making this appraisal, XXXXXX’x fee will be $35,000, plus out-of-pocket expenses not to exceed $1,500. The appraisal fee will include the preparation of one valuation update. All additional valuation updates will be subject to an additional fee of $3,000 each. Upon the acceptance of this proposal, XXXXXX shall be paid a retainer of $5,000 to be applied to the total appraisal fee of $35,000, the balance of which will be payable at the time of the completion of the appraisal.

Xxx Xxxxxxxx Financial agrees, by the acceptance of this proposal, to indemnify XXXXXX and its employees and affiliates for certain costs and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, in connection with claims or litigation relating to the appraisal and arising out of any misstatement or untrue statement of a material fact in information supplied to XXXXXX by Xxx Xxxxxxxx Financial or by an intentional omission by Xxx Xxxxxxxx Financial to state a material fact in the information so provided, except where XXXXXX or its employees and affiliates have been negligent or at fault.

XXXXXX agrees to indemnify Xxx Xxxxxxxx Financial and its employees and affiliates for certain cost and expenses, including reasonable legal fees, in connection with claims or litigation relating to or based upon the negligence or willful misconduct of XXXXXX or its employees or affiliates.

This proposal will be considered accepted upon the execution of the two enclosed copies of this agreement and the return of one executed copy to XXXXXX, accompanied by the specified retainer.

XXXXXX & COMPANY, INC.
By:		/s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
		Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
		President
Ben Franklin Financial, Inc.
By:		/s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx
		Xxxxxx X. Xxxxx
		President, Xxx Xxxxxxxx Bank of Illinois
Date:		July 30, 2014

cc: Xxxxx Xxxxx

Xxxx Xxxxxx

Xxx Xxxxxxxx, Esq.