The allegations read: Respondent and its agents made false representations to claimant. Respondent and its agents used or employed false, misleading and/or deceptive acts or practices under f.s.a. \\u00a7501.204,. Respondent and its agents acted with negligence and gross negligence, completely outside the standard of care for a reasonable financial advisor, in the handling of claimant's investments, and caused damages to him as a result of these breaches of duty.