EXHIBIT 23



INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement 
No. 33-1482, Registration Statement No. 33-44354, Registration Statement 
No. 33-74840, and Registration Statement No. 33-74842 of JMC Group, Inc. and 
subsidiaries on Forms S-8 of our report dated February 16, 1998 in the Annual 
Report on Form 10-K of JMC Group, Inc. and subsidiaries for the year ended 
December 31, 1997.


/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP


February 27, 1998
San Diego, California