CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-2 of our report dated February 14, 2025, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights of Cornerstone Strategic Investment Fund, Inc., which are included in Form N-CSR for the year ended December 31, 2024, and to the references to our firm under the headings “Financial Highlights” and “Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” in the Prospectus and “Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” in the Statement of Additional Information.

COHEN & COMPANY, LTD.

Cleveland, Ohio

April 8, 2025