Exhibit 14(b)
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-14 (“Registration Statement”) of our report dated May 28, 2014, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights of the Cash Management Portfolio (one of the portfolios constituting Seasons Series Trust), which appears in the March 31, 2014 Annual Report to Shareholders of Seasons Series Trust, which is also incorporated by reference into the Registration Statement. We also consent to the reference to us under the heading “Other Service Providers” in such Registration Statement.
/s/ PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Houston, Texas
December 19, 2014