EXHIBIT 14(b)

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Pre-Effective Amendment No.
2 to the Registration Statement of Metropolitan Series Fund, Inc. on Form N-14A
of our report dated February 14, 2005 relating to the financial statements of
Salomon Brothers Strategic Bond Opportunities Portfolio, a series of
Metropolitan Series Fund, Inc., for the year ended December 31, 2004 in the
Prospectus/Proxy Statement, which is a part of such Registration Statement.

We also consent to the reference to us under the heading "Financial Statements
and Experts" in such Prospectus/Proxy Statement.


/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
January 20, 2006