Royal Bank of Canada Wealth Management has fired an advisor facing kidnapping and battery charges after he allegedly beat and imprisoned a woman in his Parkland, Florida, home just three weeks after being arrested for domestic violence against another woman.
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An RBC spokesperson told Financial Planning over email that Matalon was placed on administrative leave and eventually fired after the brokerage investigated his alleged crimes.
“We investigate all reported violations of [our] code of conduct and take action when necessary,” RBC’s statement said.
According to the affidavit for his first arrest, Matalon kicked a woman in the stomach and then pushed her off the bed and into a dresser, injuring her back. Police also observed other bruises and injuries on the victim, which she said were caused by Matalon during a separate domestic violence incident.
On July 5, Matalon was charged with kidnapping, false imprisonment, domestic battery by strangulation and battery, according to
Matalon was taken to jail but released on bond after both incidents.
Matalon has worked in the industry since 2003 and is a licensed broker as well as investment advisor, according to Securities and Exchange Commission