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 BlackRock Allocation Portfolio, Global Atlantic BlackRock Disciplined Core Portfolio, Global Atlantic BlackRock Disciplined Growth Portfolio, Global Atlantic BlackRock Disciplined International Core Portfolio, Global Atlantic BlackRock Disciplined Mid Cap Growth Portfolio, Global Atlantic BlackRock Disciplined Value Portfolio, Global Atlantic BlackRock High Yield Portfolio, and Global Atlantic Goldman Sachs Core Fixed Income 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