CROWE CHIZEK

                         Consent of Independent Auditors


Re: National Asset Management Core Equity Fund


Dear Sir or Madam:

We hereby  consent to the reference to our firm in the  prospectus  dated August
29,  2000 of the  above-referenced  fund under the caption  "Advisor  Investment
Returns."


                                   /s/Crowe, Chizek and Company LLP

                                   Crowe, Chizek and Company LLP

Louisville, Kentucky
August 20, 2000