CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We hereby consent to the reference to our firm under the caption “Additional Information” in the Prospectus/Proxy Statement and to the incorporation by reference of our report on the financial statements of Lazard Retirement Series, Inc., in respect of the Lazard Retirement Small Cap Portfolio, dated December 31, 2004, in this Registration Statement (Form N-14) of Lazard Retirement Series, Inc.
/s/ Anchin, Block & Anchin LLP
Anchin, Block & Anchin LLP
New York, New York
March 8, 2005