Exhibit 16.1

                     [PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Letterhead]

October 10, 2002

Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C.  20549


Commissioners:

We have read the statements made by Stilwell Financial Inc. (copy attached),
which we understand will be filed with the Commission, pursuant to Item 4 of
Form 8-K, as part of the Company's Form 8-K report dated October 7, 2002. We
agree with the statements concerning our Firm in such Form 8-K.

Very truly yours,

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP


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