Exhibit 23.3 [LETTERHEAD OF RP FINANCIAL] June 14, 1996 Board of Directors Community Bank of Excelsior Springs, A Savings Bank 1001 N. Jesse James Road Excelsior Springs, Missouri 64024 Gentlemen: We hereby consent to the use of our firm's name in the Application for Conversion of Community Bank of Excelsior Springs, A Savings Bank, Excelsior Springs, Missouri, and any amendments thereto, in the Form S-B2 Registration Statement for CBES Bancorp, Inc., and any amendments thereto, and in the Form AC for Community Bank of Excelsior Springs, A Savings Bank, and any amendments thereto. We also hereby consent to the inclusion of, summary of and references to our Appraisal Report and our statement concerning subscription rights in such filings including the Prospectus of CBES Bancorp, Inc. Very truly yours, RP FINANCIAL, LC. /s/ Ronald S. Riggins Ronald S. Riggins President