If your only goal is filling a void in your portfolio with a financial stock, JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) arguably works just as well as Charles Schwab (NYSE: SCHW).

But there are important differences between the two companies. Indeed, the starkest differences between the two organizations are being magnified by the current economic environment. Investors considering one or the other would be wise to take a step back and compare the two outfits in the proper context.

Here's what you need to know.

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Source Fool.com