Power of Attorney for Section 16 Reporting Persons

This filing details a Power of Attorney granted by Morgan Willard, Assistant Secretary of PIMCO Corporate & Income Opportunity Fund (PTY), to specific individuals. These individuals are authorized to execute and file necessary documents, including Forms 3, 4, and 5, with the SEC on behalf of Morgan Willard. This authorization pertains to reporting obligations under Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for various PIMCO-affiliated investment companies and business development companies. The Power of Attorney remains in effect until Willard is no longer required to file these forms or until it is revoked. The filing lists 21 PIMCO funds covered by this agreement and names four individuals authorized to act as attorney-in-fact.