EXHIBIT 99.5.1 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS The Sponsor, Trustee and Unit Holders of Equity Focus Trusts - SECTOR SERIES, 1998-A We consent to the use of our report dated May 19, 1998 included herein and to the reference to our firm under the heading "Auditors" in the Prospectus. /s/ KPMG Peat Marwick LLP KPMG Peat Marwick LLP New York, New York May 19, 1998