Exhibit 99.28(j)(i)

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form N-1A of our report dated February 25, 2026, relating to the financial statements and financial highlights of Global Atlantic American Funds® Managed Risk Portfolio, Global Atlantic Balanced Managed Risk Portfolio, Global Atlantic BlackRock Selects Managed Risk Portfolio, Global Atlantic Franklin Tactical Allocation Managed Risk Portfolio, Global Atlantic Moderate Managed Risk Portfolio, Global Atlantic Moderately Aggressive Managed Risk Portfolio, Global Atlantic Select Advisor Managed Risk Portfolio, and Global Atlantic Wellington Research Managed Risk Portfolio, each a series of Forethought Variable Insurance Trust, which are included in Form N-CSR for the year ended December 31, 2025, and to the references to our firm under the headings “Financial Highlights” in the Prospectus and “Policies and Procedures for Disclosure of Portfolio Holdings”, “Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” and “Financial Statements” in the Statement of Additional Information.

COHEN & COMPANY, LTD.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

April 29, 2026