Matthew Schissler on Why Net Worth Shouldn't Be the Goal

Paradise Valley, Arizona, 28th January 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, Matthew Schissler has worked across industries. Biotech. Aviation. Education. Fitness. But over the past decade, much of his attention has focused on financial services-specifically, long-term investing.

As founder and managing member of several private investment funds, Schissler works with companies others often overlook. He looks for sound fundamentals, strong teams, and growth potential that plays out over years, not quarters. It's the kind of investing that doesn't rely on hype.

Still, people assume someone in his position is chasing a number.

"Most people think investing is about accumulating," Schissler says. "But to me, it's about alignment. You put money behind what you believe in."

He doesn't offer market predictions. He doesn't talk in trends. What he talks about is clarity.

"If you're making financial decisions without knowing what you stand for, you'll lose more than you gain," he says.

Schissler began his career in the sciences. He founded Cord Blood America, Inc. in 2003 and spent nearly a decade scaling it. The company focused on storing umbilical stem cells for potential future use-a field that blended medical promise with long-term planning. Under his leadership, CBAI expanded its footprint into Germany, Argentina, and Asia. It also acquired smaller operators in the U.S. and moved its headquarters to Las Vegas to reduce costs and improve logistics.

The company grew fast. But Schissler's goals weren't about short-term valuation.

"Even back then, I wasn't trying to flip a business," he says. "I wanted to build something families could count on."

That same mindset shapes his investment work today. His funds focus on small and mid-sized companies that are often too early or too complicated for traditional investors. He's especially drawn to operators who think long-term and don't lose their footing during downturns.

He also founded Work Your Core Investments, LLC, a fund focused on performance-based concepts and fitness franchises. These are businesses where success depends on consistency, trust, and repeat behavior-principles that match his view of real value.

"I've never been interested in shortcuts," Schissler says. "That goes for health, for business, and for money."

His role as an investor goes beyond financial backing. Schissler often mentors teams, works through strategy, and helps leaders stay focused when things get noisy. He believes that true financial guidance includes personal discipline, not just capital.

"You can have all the tools in the world, but if you don't know what you're working toward, they won't help," he says. "Financial strength starts with purpose."

Asked about personal wealth, Schissler doesn't offer numbers. Instead, he talks about alignment, time freedom, and being in a position to say no to the wrong opportunities.

"Net worth is only meaningful if it supports how you live," he says. "I want mine to support work I care about, people I respect, and ideas that deserve to exist."

He serves on several boards, including Aztec Airways and multiple nonprofits. He sees these roles as an extension of the same value system. Support what matters. Stay consistent. Make decisions that age well.

While the financial sector often celebrates outcomes, Schissler remains focused on the process.

"Anyone can make money in a lucky moment," he says. "But if you can make good decisions in hard seasons, that's real skill. That's where the work is."

For Matthew Schissler, net worth is not a scoreboard. It's a tool. A tool for independence. For impact. For living in alignment with what matters most.

And in his world, that's the only kind of wealth worth pursuing.

This release was published on openPR.