Power of Attorney for Morgan Willard

This filing details a Power of Attorney granted by Morgan Willard, an Assistant Secretary of PIMCO Income Strategy Fund II (PFN), to specific individuals. These attorneys-in-fact are authorized to execute and file necessary documents, including Forms 3, 4, and 5, with the SEC on behalf of Morgan Willard. This authorization is required for compliance with Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, pertaining to beneficial ownership reporting for various PIMCO-affiliated funds. The power of attorney remains in effect until Willard is no longer required to file such reports or until it is revoked. The filing lists 21 PIMCO funds covered by this agreement and names Keisha L. Audain-Pressley, Katie DeFriese, Ryan Leshaw, and Keri Nakawatase as the appointed attorneys-in-fact.