EXHIBIT (j)(1)


                       CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS


We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration
Statement on Form N-1A of our report dated December 14, 2001, relating to the
financial statements and financial highlights of Pilgrim Asia-Pacific Equity
Fund (to be known as ING Asia-Pacific Equity Fund), one of the portfolios
constituting Pilgrim Advisory Funds, Inc. (to be known as ING Advisory Funds,
Inc.), which appears in the October 31, 2001 Annual Report to Shareholders of
Pilgrim Advisory Funds, Inc., which is also incorporated by reference into the
Registration Statement.  We also consent to the references to us under the
headings "Financial Highlights" and "Independent Accountants" in such
Registration Statement.




/S/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Denver, Colorado
February 25, 2002