The allegations read: Taft was a subject of the customers' complaint that asserted the following causes of action: breach of fiduciary duty; breach of contract; unsuitability; violation of finra rule 2020; negligence; violation of the investment advisor act of 1940; violation of new york general business law \\u00a7 349(a); violation of florida statutes \\u00a7 517.301; and respondeat superior and failure to supervise.