Exhibit 99_23

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We hereby consent to the use in this Registration Statement on Form S-1/A (No. 333-223704) of our report dated April 23, 2018 relating to the financial statements of MONY Life Insurance Company of America, which appear in such Registration Statement. We also consent to the reference to us under the heading “Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” in such Registration Statement.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

New York, New York

April 24, 2018