Exhibit 99.(j)(9)

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We hereby consent to the references to us in this Registration Statement on Form N-1A (the “Registration Statement”) under the headings “Fund Service Providers,” and “Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” in such Registration Statement.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

New York, New York

December 21, 2007